Surge in power grid faults recorded prior to major Los Angeles fires

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1 year ago

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Credited from: LATIMES

Significant increase in electrical faults recorded on the power grid near the Eaton, Palisades, and Hurst fires shortly before they ignited.
Bob Marshall, CEO of Whisker Labs, highlighted that these faults could potentially spark fires, though causation has not been confirmed.
The Palisades fire saw 25 faults in the hour preceding the fire, while the Eaton and Hurst fires reported 50 and 51 faults respectively during similar timeframes.
Data indicates that, despite the high number of faults, energy was still active on the lines prior to the fires, indicating a lack of monitoring sensors from utilities.
Investigations into the exact causes of the fires are ongoing as officials analyze various contributing factors.

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