Oklahoma weather raises concerns over power line safety, fire risks

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Concerns are mounting in Oklahoma as severe weather threatens the resilience of power lines, increasing the workload for fire departments and utility workers.

The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and local fire departments are taking steps to address these challenges and protect residents.

Recent incidents, such as a tree falling on a power line and sparking a fire that damaged a home in North Tulsa, highlight the potential dangers…

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