overhead wires

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Before the Eaton fire, Edison won praise from consumer advocates by installing insulated overhead wires that sharply cut the risk of the lines sparking a fire for a fraction of the cost.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

“We believe that the Eaton fire was ignited because of SCE’s failure to de-energize its overhead wires, which traverse Eaton Canyon,” said attorney Richard Bridgford, who is representing a local homeowner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025

Battery-powered trains would save rail operators the cost of installing overhead wires on unelectrified tracks, which are found throughout the UK.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024

For the next four weeks, there will be fewer trains late at night, while engineers carry out remedial work to the tracks, signalling and overhead wires.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

Don't let your aerial come too close to overhead wires of any kind.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)