Why do firefighters spray water intermittently when putting out a fire? If you look closely, you’ll see the blaze often comes from a live electrical wire. This intermittent spraying method is a special firefighting technique used when high-voltage wires catch fire but can’t be powered off. Unlike ground fires that can be handled with dry powder extinguishers, hanging wires are hard to reach. Firefighters must use high-pressure water jets, but since water conducts electricity, continuous spraying

Firefighters have spent another day battling blazes south of Townsville, to protect properties in the region. A hot spot at Killymoon Creek caused the Bruce Highway to be closed briefly. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville

52K views · 153 reactions | Queensland Bushfire Emergency: 51 blazes are now burning across the state. Over 1,200 firefighters and 35 aircraft are battling to save lives and properties ahead of worsening conditions. More: 7news.link/lEDA3Z Report on 7NEWS at 6pm. #qldfires #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane | Facebook

278K views · 2.1K reactions | CALL OF DUTY: Across the country, America’s firefighters are battling blazes in arctic conditions, including Chief Mitch Hansen in Cameron, Wisconsin, seen encased in ice as he fought a fire in subzero wind chills. David Muir reports. #AmericaStrong https://abcn.ws/2Uzv8Hr | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir | Facebook