Why Does a Sudden Surge of HVAC Usage Increase the Chance for Wildfires to Happen?

01/31/20

“Why does sudden HVAC usage in a community increase the chance for wildfires to happen?”

On hot days, HVAC usage swells, causing utility lines to become overworked and bend over. Combined with the already hot conditions, if a utility line sags into foliage a wildfire can occur. This is why a Sudden Surge of HVAC Usage Increases the Chance for Wildfires to Happen

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