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
He said damage to overhead wires had caused cancellations in Ayrshire and Inverclyde.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025
For instance, multiple lawsuits allege Edison’s equipment ignited the deadly Eaton fire after the utility failed to de-energize overhead wires during a Jan. 7 wind event.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025
This allows it to use up to 50% less fuel when running on lines with no overhead wires.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024
My number-three installation is what is wanted here with overhead wires and forty Cambridge wagons.
From The Traitors by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
