General News
6 August, 2025
Pole safety concerns
AS the hazard reduction burning season gets underway, Ergon Energy Network and the Queensland Fire Department are urging property owners to prioritise safety when they are conducting burns close to power poles.
Ergon Energy’s Corinne Young, who is also a Rural Fire Service volunteer, emphasised that while controlled burning was a valuable method for managing vegetation and lowering fire risks, it was essential to take extra care to avoid damaging nearby community electrical infrastructure.
“Power poles are a critical part of keeping our communities connected and any damage to these structures can lead to lengthy power outages and significant repair costs,” she said.
“Beyond the inconvenience, fallen powerlines pose a severe threat – they can cause serious injury or even be fatal to anyone or any animals that come into contact with them.
“Furthermore, out of control hazard reduction burns have been known to partially burn through poles, leaving them standing, only to fall over at a later date during high winds and other severe weather.”
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