Casual Discussion Forest fires

[Saithan]

Wooden poles for electricity. Is that viable or dangerous ?

Recognizing the Dangers of Utility Poles

Electricity is an important part of our everyday lives, but it’s also extremely dangerous. If you have a utility pole near your home, keep your distance. If a downed power line occurs nearby, never approach the area.

mrelectric.com

https://woodpoles.org/portals/2/documents/TB_PolesInWildfires.pdf

 

[Reviewbrah]

Wooden poles for electricity. Is that viable or dangerous ?

Recognizing the Dangers of Utility Poles

Electricity is an important part of our everyday lives, but it’s also extremely dangerous. If you have a utility pole near your home, keep your distance. If a downed power line occurs nearby, never approach the area.

mrelectric.com

I mean wooden poles are cheap

 

[Saithan]

I mean wooden poles are cheap

Yes, I found a US article that says the same, it's cheap, but in forest areas the less hazardous solution should be chosen.