Hawaiian Electric is warning of wildfire conditions in coming months and implementing system upgrades including pole replacements and fire detection cameras. The utility urges property owners to prepare their homes and create emergency plans.
- Hawaiian Electric expects increased wildfire risk due to potentially lower rainfall in upcoming months.
- The utility has installed 144 AI-assisted fire detection cameras and 101 weather stations through March 2026.
- Pole replacement and covered conductor installation projects are planned for Hawaii island’s Waimea and Kawaihae areas.
- Property owners should clear vegetation around buildings, trim trees away from structures, and prepare emergency evacuation plans.
- Last year the company replaced 1,650 poles and trimmed vegetation along 2,334 miles of power lines.
Source: Bigislandvideonews
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