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To: mad_as_he$$
After toppled power lines started the grass fire around 11 a.m. south of Boulder...i

Don't see how this can be blamed on the power co.

56 posted on 12/31/2021 11:37:54 AM PST by upchuck (The longer I remain unjabbed with the clot-shot, the more evidence I see supporting my decision.)
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To: upchuck

Do you know if the tower was properly maintained? Had it suffered previous damage? I’ve seen more than one where vehicle and run into the bottom brace and damaged it. Were the bolts that hold the steel superstructure together retorqued on a regular basis? Lastly the power company could’ve decided to turn the power off. Apparently they did that to many customers in the area before the windstorm hit.

https://electricenergyonline.com/energy/magazine/200/article/Transmission-Line-Operations-and-Maintenance.htm


72 posted on 01/01/2022 7:11:16 AM PST by mad_as_he$$ (Serpentine...Serpentine...)
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To: upchuck

A subsequent survey has revealed no downed lines in the area the fire started. The cause is yet to be determined


74 posted on 01/01/2022 7:16:35 AM PST by Mom MD ( )
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