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September 16, 2014

Smart meter probe sought after fires

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two northern Nevada fire chiefs have asked the Public Utilities Commission to investigate the safety of NV Energy's residential “smart” meters, saying they believe the meters are associated with a string of recent fires.

Fire Chiefs Michael Hernandez of Reno and Tom Garrison of Sparks said four fires in Reno and five blazes in Sparks appear to have been linked to smart meters since 2012.


 
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