Mountain Parks Electric (MPE) will place portions of its electric distribution system on fire protection settings beginning, today, April 1, 2026, as a wildfire prevention measure during wildfire season.

This higher-sensitivity setting, known as “one shot,” is a standard wildfire mitigation measure used by electric utilities to reduce the risk of ignition. Additional portions of the system may be placed on this setting if area county officials implement fire restrictions.

When areas of MPE’s system are under a Red Flag Warning, issued by the National Weather Service, MPE will use its Hot Line Tag setting. This setting cuts off power even faster than one shot; it is sensitive enough that MPE also uses it to protect crews working on energized power lines.