Poles hold the wires high above the ground out of the reach of people and livestock. The fire or fire suppression actions may have dislodged or broken some of these poles, causing the wires to sag or break, resulting in extremely hazardous conditions. Meanwhile, do not touch anything a the scene. Crews will be dispatched at once to correct the situation. If possible, remain on the scene to warn others of the hazard until repair crews arrive.
Trees can also be dangerous conductors of electricity.
When a tree falls or grows into contact with power wires, the electric power diverts and finds a path to the ground through the branches and the trunk. Anyone who comes into contact with these trees is subject to tragic consequences, since the electric power can easily jump from the tree to the person. Don't overload circuits. Don't operate several large appliances at the same time on the same circuit. Don't use extension cords to plug in many items on one outlet.