Wildfire Prompts CAISO’s 1st Transmission Emergency of Summer
Thompson Fire in Northern Calif. Forces PG&E to De-energize Lines
The Thompson Fire in burning near Lake Oroville has prompted the shutdown of PG&E transmission lines and the California Department of Water Resources' Hyatt hydroelectric plant. | Cal Fire
Jul 3, 2024
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CAISO declared its first transmission emergency of the summer as a fast-spreading Northern California fire forced PG&E to de-energize transmission lines near one of the state’s key hydroelectric facilities.
