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ancianita

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9. Not doing it will be many more times costly.

Reply to DetroitLegalBeagle (Reply #4)

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 07:49 PM

Jan 2025

It seems logical and reasonable that where there are plumbing lines that go underground across those terrains, so there can be power lines. One benefit, is that if any transformers spark, they will be away from winds, be gps located and repaired more safely.

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Power lines in Altadena in the wake of the Eaton Fire (remarkable photo) [View all] Dennis Donovan Jan 2025 OP

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It should be looked into DetroitLegalBeagle Jan 2025 #4

Yes but they should do it where it is feasible. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #5

LADWP has done a great job of "hardening" their lines again wind, since burying would be insanely expensive. LauraInLA Jan 2025 #7

Not doing it will be many more times costly. ancianita Jan 2025 #9

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We've got a street location so it's easy enough to check Blue_Tires Jan 2025 #12

How are you going to check? intheflow Jan 2025 #15

Same intersection in May: Dennis Donovan Jan 2025 #13

I didn't say it wasn't a real intersection. intheflow Jan 2025 #14

Hey, comparing these two shots again, intheflow Jan 2025 #16

Witchcraft 😮 Blue_Tires Jan 2025 #11