Researchers studying Northern California’s wildfire-prone forests have identified deciduous oaks and accumulations of dry debris as the leading threats to power line integrity, a finding that could ...

Wildfires and power outages caused by vegetation near powerlines have contributed to some of the state's most destructive fires.

Vegetation growing near power lines is a major driver of both wildfires and widespread power outages in California, and new ...

You might not think a single pruning choice could start a neighborhood fire, but when branches touch or sag toward live wires the risk becomes real. Keep large trees a safe distance from overhead ...