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    Wildfire Mitigation
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    Utilities operating in wildfire-prone regions face a growing challenge: the risk of power line-related ignitions and presence of flammable vegetation.
    May 30, 2025
    Photo by POWER Engineers.
    Colossal wall of wildfire smoke billows over mountains near Los Angeles, California.
    May 28, 2025
    Photo courtesy of Hawaiian Electric.
    A breakout group at Hawaiian Electric’s Wildfire Safety Symposium in April 2024 discusses collective actions for wildfire safety during day 2 of the symposium on Hawaiʻi Island.
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    May 22, 2025
    Courtesy of G&W Electric.
    While system hardening and automation have taken center stage in recent years, the adaptability of protective devices, particularly reclosers, is emerging as a critical factor in wildfire risk reduction.
    May 5, 2025

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    Photo courtesy of Pano AI.
    A Pano AI camera keeps watch over a section of PGE’s service area. As part of our wildfire mitigation efforts, PGE has installed a network of Pano AI cameras in high fire risk zones that provide real-time information and situational awareness. This information helps PGE and partner agencies coordinate a fast, informed response to wildfires before they escalate, safeguarding lives, communities and the environment.
    Portland General Electric’s holistic approach to mitigation serves as a model for preventing wildfires in the Northwest.
    April 21, 2025