A simple but seldom-used tactic to prevent wildfires: Turn off the power grid when winds pick up

After last month ’s deadly Northern California wildfires, atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass scanned old weather forecasts, searching for clues.In two high-resolution weather models for Oct. 8, he found ample warning of the crucial ingredient for the firestorm that swept across parts of eight counties,...

Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - November 24, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Bettina Boxall Source Type: news