Commentary: Why California is so fire-prone
The recent fires in California have been rightly linked to global warming. But another long-term factor is playing a key role: California's power grid.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection estimates that electric power networks have caused about 10 percent of the state's recent wildfires, including some of the most devastating. Although the role of power lines in the Camp and Woolsey fires is not confirmed, Southern California Edison has admitted its lines helped ignite the devastating Thomas fire
