Ice on power lines is heavier than most people realize. Add wind to the equation, and branches, tree limbs and cables carrying high-voltage electricity can fall from utility poles. Hurricane-force ...

Researchers studying Northern California’s wildfire-prone forests have identified deciduous oaks and accumulations of dry debris as the leading threats to power line integrity, a finding that could ...

Trees can grow through communication lines without issue, provided they are structurally sound. However, a tree touching ...