May Wildfire Special Report 2025

May Wildfire Special Report 2025

Wildfire Mitigation

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May Wildfire Special Report 2025

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The Growing Threat of Wildfires: A Global Perspective

June 2, 2025

Utilities operating in wildfire-prone regions face a growing challenge: the risk of power line-related ignitions and presence of flammable vegetation.

A Strategic Approach to Wildfire Risk Mitigation

May 30, 2025

Colossal wall of wildfire smoke billows over mountains near Los Angeles, California.

Wildfire Preparedness from Coast to Coast

May 28, 2025

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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Hawaiian Electric Sets Three-Year Wildfire Action Plan

May 22, 2025

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.

How Flexible Recloser Design Strengthens Wildfire Mitigation

May 5, 2025

More content from May Wildfire Special Report 2025

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.

Wildfire Risk Management: PGE's Approach and Initiatives

Portland General Electric’s holistic approach to mitigation serves as a model for preventing wildfires in the Northwest.

April 21, 2025