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California Wildfires Present Tremendous Risks That Can Be Reduced By Firewise Design
Burned Storm Drains In Santa Rosa
Extreme heat from the blazes melted plastic storm drains underground, creating the risk of collapse or slides with the upcoming rains. Fire apparently ignited the exposed end of the 24-inch diameter pipe and continued burning underground about 250 feet. The ground gave way, leaving a 7-foot deep by 4-foot wide trench.
Paradise Rebuilds After Wildfire
The town’s water system was irreparably damaged as meters and plastic pipes heated and melted, releasing benzene into the water and allowing in deadly bacteria.
