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Electric wires carry light, and power-and fire. With ad.equate insu_lation and proper handling, the current is efiectively iontrolled and your plant is amply safe.guarded against th" i.rrg., of fire. But, if insulation becomes worn, if corir""tiorr, "r" bld, or- if .fuscs are improperly bridgcd, fite may brealc loose and ride the wires ro bring death and destruction.

Lumber Mutual rnsurance is specialized protection for the lumber industry. fts mission is to prevent fire if possible, to pay losscs fairly and promptly, and to reduce insurance cost. Thacs just what it does.

Many serioui fires ate directly chargeable to defecdve wiresinsulation worn by looping over nails-wires twisted and worn-bad connecdonc-bridging' fusec-improper wires and insufFcient insulation. All such 6res can be prevented by adequate equip- hent, properly inetalled; approved fuses; metal conduits; protected bulbr, etc., and by regular and thorough inspections. Keep all the current in the wires.

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