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New power lines in Forest Park would add to fire danger

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Allan Classen
Feb 03, 2025
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Long before infernos roared through Los Angeles, Portlanders feared fire would destroy Forest Park, their singular 5,000-acre wilderness refuge. Portland General Electric’s current plans to erect high-voltage transmission lines through the park only add fuel to those fears.

“LA looks exactly how we could look in a few seconds,” said Ann Ruttan, who lives…

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