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Gas or electric? Residents rebuilding in wildfire zones must check a box. Choice isn’t that simple

Fire victims are thrust into the debate over gas vs. electric for stoves, clothes dryers and HVAC systems

George Vine heats water for tea on his induction stove at his home in Thousand Oaks on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. He’s removed his gas lines, put in all electric appliances, solar panels and wall batteries. Many in the Altadena, Pasadena and    Palisades fire zones are faced with this decision when rebuilding their homes: Gas vs. electric? (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
George Vine heats water for tea on his induction stove at his home in Thousand Oaks on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. He’s removed his gas lines, put in all electric appliances, solar panels and wall batteries. Many in the Altadena, Pasadena and Palisades fire zones are faced with this decision when rebuilding their homes: Gas vs. electric? (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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