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The base of this pole was burnt through … and down came the wires (Photo: Ergon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 22, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ergon Energy network crews had to replace two fire-damaged poles recently after separate hazard reduction burns in the Wide Bay-Burnett region.<\/p>\n

Acting Area Manager Simon Duff said the incidents – in the Central and North Burnett areas – highlighted the dangers posed if fires got too close to power poles and other electrical assets.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost property owners leave their burn-off until a bit later, but this is a timely reminder that landholders need to be careful when they\u2019re using fire on their properties, especially where there are power poles and other electrical assets,\u201d Mr Duff said.<\/p>\n

Landholders could also use the lookupandlive\u00a0app to locate poles on their property.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr Duff said more than 110 customers were affected while crews replaced the poles and made sure it was safe to restore supply.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to the inconvenience of widespread power disruptions, fallen powerlines can cause serious injury or even death to people and livestock that come into contact with them,\u201d he said<\/p>\n

\u201cTo minimise the chances of fire damaging power poles and property, property owners should trim or clear any long grass, foliage and rubbish within a five-metre radius of electricity infrastructure and remain with any controlled burns they carry out.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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