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Support Responsible Citing of Cell Phone Towers

Cell phone towers pose safety risks to communities. One significant concern is the potential for fires. Electrical components within cell towers, such as wiring and batteries, can malfunction or overheat, leading to electrical fires and release of toxic chemicals. These fires can quickly spread and pose a danger to nearby structures and communities.

Additionally, the structural integrity of cell towers is crucial to consider. Towers can collapse due to various factors, including extreme weather conditions like strong winds, heavy snow loads, or seismic activity. A tower collapse not only endangers anyone in its immediate vicinity but can also cause significant property damage.

Cell Tower Fires

Below are examples of recent cell phone tower fires that have occured in recent years.

2023 - Sacramento, California

2023 - Andover, Kansas 2023

2022 Toronto, Ontario

2022 Seattle, Washington

2021 Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cell Tower Structural Collapse

Below are examples of recent cell phone tower collapses.

2022 - Las Vegas, Nevada
Fox 5 - Cellphone tower collapses near Tropicana and Nellis

2019 - Three Points, Arizona

2019 - Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania