
UNCONTROLLED BURNING
“Uncontrolled fields burning may have unexpected results”
CONCERNS:
Uncontrolled Burning Results In:
Structure loss
Arcing from Conductor to Conductor — extreme heat causes air surrounding high voltage lines to lose insulation values, allowing electricity to flash or arc between conductors and interrupt service to local and/or regional areas.
Power Interruptions Affect:
911 Services
Public Water Wells
Nursing Homes
Water Treatment Plants
Police Services
Fire Department
Critical Care Units
Hospitals & Operating Rooms
Loss of power to Life Support Equipment
Loss of power to Medical Equipment
Industrial Production
Inventory Reduction and Lost Wages
Damaged Equipment or Products
Possible Legal Liability
SOLUTIONS:
Prepare for Safe & Controlled Burning:
Temperatures less than 90° F
Relative humidity greater than 30%
Surface wind 3- 5 MPH (max- gusting to 10 MPH)
Burning Near Power Lines:
Firebreaks and Tillage – 60 feet from center-line on wooden structures
Backfires – Reduce heat emission near power lines and protect structures
Did you know? The cost to replace a wooden pole averages $2,700. Woodruff Electric is a not-for- profit organization, owned and operated by its members. Therefore, every time a pole is burned, that costs – YOU… the member!