Tag: power lines
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Power shutoffs in Colorado bring protection, and problems, during fire risk
A downed power line in Sunshine Canyon in the mountains west of Boulder in December posed an electrocution risk to firefighters and bystanders after Xcel Energy re-energized it without repairing it, despite being notified of the break the day before. Then, local officials added, it posed a wildfire risk by starting a small grass fire.…
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What to do about fallen tree limbs and broken power lines around Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Springs area woke up Friday to more wet and heavy snow after this latest storm kept busy overnight, adding inches of accumulating snow to already-laden tree branches. Snapping tree limbs, and ensuing damage to nearby power lines, are a real hazard. Be aware…
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What to do about fallen tree limbs and broken power lines around Colorado Springs
The Colorado Springs area woke up Friday to more wet and heavy snow after this latest storm kept busy overnight, adding inches of accumulating snow to already-laden tree branches. Snapping tree limbs, and ensuing damage to nearby power lines, are a real hazard. Be aware of overhead limbs that might give way. Walk and park…