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DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with eminent energy consulting expert Ro
 bert McCullough ’72 on Tuesday\, April 14 at 6 p.m. in Vollum Lecture Hall 
 and Lounge.\n\n6–7 p.m. - Vollum Lecture Hall - What Causes Urban Wildfires
 : Applying L.A.’s Lessons to Portland\nRobert will examine how laws\, econo
 mic incentives\, and institutional structures shape wildfire outcomes\, wit
 h a close look at the fragmented and siloed agencies that understood the ri
 sk but couldn't coordinate an effective response. Wildfire has evolved from
  a regional\, seasonal threat into a continental crisis\, as demonstrated b
 y last year's $30-billion disaster in Los Angeles—a city with sophisticated
  plans and expert knowledge that still failed to act in time. Robert's work
  with the New York Times last January helped identify the ignition point of
  the Eaton fire in Los Angeles. The presentation also brings the issue home
  to Portland\, where structural vulnerabilities similar to LA's put neighbo
 rhoods like Eastmoreland and Sellwood at serious risk.\n\n7:30–9 p.m. - Vol
 lum Lounge - Reception\n\nJoin us for a reception after McCullough's presen
 tation—light snacks and beverages will be served. Space is limited\, so ple
 ase register today!\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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LOCATION:Vollum College Center\, Vollum Lecture Hall and Lounge
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SUMMARY:What Causes Urban Wildfires: Applying L.A.’s Lessons to Portland - 
 by Robert McCullough ’72 - Lecture and Reception
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URL:https://events.reed.edu/event/robert-mccullough-wildfire-lecture-recept
 ion-april14-2026
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