Transmission Line Fires
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- If the flames are 100 feet or farther from energized transmission lines, keep all personnel and equipment at least 30 feet away.
- If there are flames within 100 feet of the lines, stay at least 300 feet away.
If you are instructed to protect exposures near a transmission line using water, use a 30-degree fog pattern with at least 100 psi of pressure. Never use a solid stream.