He said power lines and other infrastructure have maximum wind thresholds at which they can snap in two, blow out or otherwise be damaged ... reporter for The Desert Sun, and co-authors USA ...

The National Weather Service reported wind speeds ... Electric Power (TEP) confirmed that 104 customers lost power on Wednesday morning. Crews worked swiftly to repair the damage, fully restoring ...

We pre-deployed the necessary resources (after the wind forecasts ... “Local fire authorities may ask LADWP to de-energize power lines as a preventative measure, to help prevent wildfires ...

MORONGO BASIN — The power went out multiple times across the Morongo Basin Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 8-9, with some Morongo Valley properties losing electricity for nearly two days.

Unexpected catastrophes such as wildfires can completely change the character of a community, as larger, more expensive homes are built, attracting buyers from a different socioeconomic status.