Brigades called to low-hanging in Patonga Dr
Pearl Beach fire brigade and Patonga Volunteer Rural Bush Fire Brigade were alerted at 6:40am on Sunday, August 3, to reports of wires down and arcing on Patonga Dr.
Crews located the cables which were taken down by a falling tree.
The cables were low across the road, posing a threat to traffic.
Ausgrid was called to remove or rerun the cable.
The fire crews are managing traffic, allowing cars and four-wheel-drives to pass, but tall vehicles, trucks, buses and caravans were advised to delay their journey.
By 9am, the low cable had been isolated, and the tree cleared off the road.
Access to all road users was restored.
The Pearl Beach brigade advise anyone who saw cables down or hanging low should stay at least eight metres away and call the AusGrid Hazard Line on 13 13 88.
If the cables were arcing or therewas a threat to life, they should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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Social media, 3 Aug 2025
Pearl Beach Brigade, NSW RFS