Govt goofs on market fires – Kweku Baako

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Nana Akomea 10 years ago

Stealing the vote is the easy part, running the country with mpepefuo ministers is another thing.

Stealing the vote is the easy part, running the country with mpepefuo ministers is another thing.
Kwame 10 years ago

So Kwaku what about those who said the fires might have been caused by Rats and Mice?

So Kwaku what about those who said the fires might have been caused by Rats and Mice?
ATSU, HO 10 years ago

WHETHER THE FIRES WERE CAUSED BY RATS OR MICE OR BY ARSONIST, I BELIEVE THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT JOIN IN SPECULATIONS ON SUCH ISSUES BECAUSE THEY ARE IN CHARGE. OFFICIALDOM SHOULD ACT PROFESSIONALLY. LETS BE OBJECTIVE H ...
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WHETHER THE FIRES WERE CAUSED BY RATS OR MICE OR BY ARSONIST, I BELIEVE THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT JOIN IN SPECULATIONS ON SUCH ISSUES BECAUSE THEY ARE IN CHARGE. OFFICIALDOM SHOULD ACT PROFESSIONALLY. LETS BE OBJECTIVE HERE AND MAY THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH ALONE PREVAIL ALWAYS
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Yaw 10 years ago

This bloke thinks he knows all or what?
He will always go against the NDC government anyway.
Massa, just fuck off and give us a break.

This bloke thinks he knows all or what?
He will always go against the NDC government anyway.
Massa, just fuck off and give us a break.
SIMPLE LOGIC 10 years ago

Rodents and mice are real possibilities. Other causes of the fires could include old and/or overloaded electric cables, power surges, outages, over-sized/over-rated fuse wires inside the ceramic meter boxes, using faulty equi ...
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Rodents and mice are real possibilities. Other causes of the fires could include old and/or overloaded electric cables, power surges, outages, over-sized/over-rated fuse wires inside the ceramic meter boxes, using faulty equipment, etc. How many market places do have power surge trip systems? Very few if any...
AGYAAKU 10 years ago

In any well structured investigation, be it scientific or social, a HYPOTHESES is developed to form the bases upon which facts can be derived. Mr. Baako or any of those NPP commentators who are off handedly trying to rule out ...
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In any well structured investigation, be it scientific or social, a HYPOTHESES is developed to form the bases upon which facts can be derived. Mr. Baako or any of those NPP commentators who are off handedly trying to rule out arson as one of the bases for investigating the rampant fire out brakes are either exhibiting their gross ignorance or are as usual, just trying to throw dust into the eyes of the public. It could also be a ploy to cover up a very important lead that could help unravel the real cause of the problem confronting the nation. That of course, exposes NPP as a prime suspect in this national calamity.

I was very disappointed last Saturday when I heard no mean a person than Mr. Joe Gartey, a former AG in the Kufuor administration condemning president Mahama for including arson as one of the areas to be investigated. Well, his could be purely for political advantage. As for Mr. Baako, who is supposed to be educating the public as he claims to be a "seasoned journalist" to join the NPP propaganda team to mis-inform the general public was the lowest he could ever sink.
TKN 10 years ago

HOPE THIS PEPENI WOULD TRY TO ASK THEM TO LIE SO THAT THEY WILL DISGRACE HIM WHEN THEY GET BACK AMERICA.

HOPE THIS PEPENI WOULD TRY TO ASK THEM TO LIE SO THAT THEY WILL DISGRACE HIM WHEN THEY GET BACK AMERICA.
GHANA WATCH 10 years ago

WHY NIT FACE MAHAMA IF U HAVE A PROBLEM OF HIM BEING A PEPENI? OR OBAMA WHO IS ALSO A PEPENI

WHY NIT FACE MAHAMA IF U HAVE A PROBLEM OF HIM BEING A PEPENI? OR OBAMA WHO IS ALSO A PEPENI
ASEM BE BA DABI 10 years ago

Ghana needs a good goernment not this NDC with fire outbreakes.Mr Akonfem Mahama is a taboo to the nation

Ghana needs a good goernment not this NDC with fire outbreakes.Mr Akonfem Mahama is a taboo to the nation
moyo 10 years ago

The father you have never seen is the taboo

The father you have never seen is the taboo
Elijah 10 years ago

There is nothing wrong with admitting that the country's intelligence is not capable of doing certain things. It is no secret that we are not well equipped as a nation and may not even have the requisite forensics know-how. F ...
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There is nothing wrong with admitting that the country's intelligence is not capable of doing certain things. It is no secret that we are not well equipped as a nation and may not even have the requisite forensics know-how. Forensics is a very demanding and high tech science. Indeed admitting is the first step to dealing with one's inadequacies. It is far better than propounding theories about mice eating electrical cables. Interesting to note that "legal luminaries" have become forensic scientists isn't it? Let the international experts do the job they've been brought in to do and we may get some answers instead of pre-judging events, just like you are accusing the government of doing. The pattern and frequency, and the fact that such acts only happen during "certain political cycles" is enough to raise doubts and the administration is right to suspect arson. Leave the experts alone to do their investigations. They may also teach our security experts a thing or two in forensics.
Keiby 10 years ago

Kweku, get real. Complain about headache and Sir john and Gen Mosquito will tell you the source. This is Gh.

Kweku, get real. Complain about headache and Sir john and Gen Mosquito will tell you the source. This is Gh.
KWESI 10 years ago

THE TABOO MAHAMA WILL RULE YOU TODAY TOMORROW AND FOREVER AND EVER AMEN. NKWASEAFO WRITE SOMETHING SENSEBLE AND STOP THESE YOUR STUPID COMMENT.

THE TABOO MAHAMA WILL RULE YOU TODAY TOMORROW AND FOREVER AND EVER AMEN. NKWASEAFO WRITE SOMETHING SENSEBLE AND STOP THESE YOUR STUPID COMMENT.
DAN 10 years ago

Mahatma and will be in hauge prison in Nigger cell block with Charles Taylor and Ivory Coast President! And election commision will be hanging from the gallows @ independance square! Nigger theives! Uk made huge mistake by al ...
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Mahatma and will be in hauge prison in Nigger cell block with Charles Taylor and Ivory Coast President! And election commision will be hanging from the gallows @ independance square! Nigger theives! Uk made huge mistake by allow blacks to run the countrys of Ghana,Nigeria and Zimbawee
TKN 10 years ago

PEPENI CALLED KWESI, YOUR STUPID MAHAMA WILL SOON BE KICKED OUT SO THAT WE CAN COLLECT OUR STOLEN GOLD BARS HE SENT IRAN. ENTAFUO!

PEPENI CALLED KWESI, YOUR STUPID MAHAMA WILL SOON BE KICKED OUT SO THAT WE CAN COLLECT OUR STOLEN GOLD BARS HE SENT IRAN. ENTAFUO!
KWAA 10 years ago

The President is saying what the NDC members are saying,that the fire was caused by elements from the NPP.
It is really sad for the President to sink so low,and make allegations without any evidence.
If the President is so ...
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The President is saying what the NDC members are saying,that the fire was caused by elements from the NPP.
It is really sad for the President to sink so low,and make allegations without any evidence.
If the President is so sure that the fire was caused by arsonist,why then bring in experts from America?Why don`t the Security Officials look for and arrest the arsonist,but bring in investigators from America,which i am sure is not for free.
Normally leaders are suppose to be innovative,creative and full of vision,but so far,Mahama is proving not to have these qualities,he talks like Aseidu-Nketia or Sir John.He is too partisian.
Hope he will change and do something to unite the nation.
Nii Ansah 10 years ago

look at the frequency and the number of market that has burnt, do u mean they are by accident.

look at the frequency and the number of market that has burnt, do u mean they are by accident.
Alabama 10 years ago

KWAA and all who have posted and agreeing with Kweku Baako should be ashamed of themselves. If you read paragragh two the writer, if it is a direct quote says that and I quote "Might have been caused" this is not a sweeping s ...
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KWAA and all who have posted and agreeing with Kweku Baako should be ashamed of themselves. If you read paragragh two the writer, if it is a direct quote says that and I quote "Might have been caused" this is not a sweeping statement as the writer says in paragragh three. You guys are just followers. Think for yourself and make Ghana a better place. Kweku Baako is making money by writing this nonesens and all of you ran and buy his paper.
KWAA 10 years ago

I am not following what Kwaku Baako is saying,but i expected the President to atleast wait for the outcome of the invistigations,before putting any ransom on somebody`s head.As a leader you have to work with facts not allegat ...
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I am not following what Kwaku Baako is saying,but i expected the President to atleast wait for the outcome of the invistigations,before putting any ransom on somebody`s head.As a leader you have to work with facts not allegations.Or don`t you agree with me Alabama?
Nii Ansah 10 years ago

mr. know all

mr. know all
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is ha ...
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The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is hanging on mother Ghana's Neck through the nearest Windows for Ghana to move forward.
KWADWO NKETIAH 10 years ago

JACK OF ALL TRADES BUT MASTER OF NONE

JACK OF ALL TRADES BUT MASTER OF NONE
Yaw Amofa 10 years ago

This Kweku Baako with jaws like someone who eats ball bearings. He talks by heart.

This Kweku Baako with jaws like someone who eats ball bearings. He talks by heart.
Adongo 10 years ago

Sometimes, I get amazed at the lack of knowledge of the English language by people who should have a strong grasp of the language. Is Kweku Baako saying he does not understand the word MIGHT and what it stands for?

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Sometimes, I get amazed at the lack of knowledge of the English language by people who should have a strong grasp of the language. Is Kweku Baako saying he does not understand the word MIGHT and what it stands for?

As reproduced by the paper, the Govt is saying that "...the recent fires might have been caused by arsonists..." (paragraph 2 above). The catch word is MIGHT which entails a doubt. Even though the Govt feels the fires are the work of an arsonist it is simply voicing what they think as regards the circumstances of the fires. Approx 95% of people whose comments I have heard or read have not ruled out arson.

He further states that the President and security agencies cannot speculate. When 9/11 occured in the US and before Osama Bin Laden was proved to be the architect, President Bush and most of his appointees stated that they suspect the hand of Alqeada in the attacks.

The Govt did not say the fires are the work of arsonists but that they suspect arsonist. If anyone alive today thinks all these fires are normal occurences, then that person needs a medical doctor urgently.

Frankly, Kweku Baako should analyse things properly before opening his mouth. This trend of viewwing everything in political light is just NOT good for the country. The result will be that even if someone who is not an NDC member makes a good suggestion, it could easily be brushed aside as coming from the other camp. I said COULD!!!
peace 10 years ago

the man is a high school dropout. and he is journalist. you dont need schooling to be one

the man is a high school dropout. and he is journalist. you dont need schooling to be one
NANA IS USING BAWUMIA 10 years ago

THIS MAN IS CONFUSED. ON ONE HAND HE IS CRITICISING THE USE OF AMERICAN FIRE EXPERTS AND ON THE OTHER HE IS PRAISING THEM TO DO A GREAT JOB. HOW CAN WE HAVE 5 MARKET FIRES IN 1 MONTH? NPP IS DEFINITELY BEHIND THESE FIRES. PRE ...
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THIS MAN IS CONFUSED. ON ONE HAND HE IS CRITICISING THE USE OF AMERICAN FIRE EXPERTS AND ON THE OTHER HE IS PRAISING THEM TO DO A GREAT JOB. HOW CAN WE HAVE 5 MARKET FIRES IN 1 MONTH? NPP IS DEFINITELY BEHIND THESE FIRES. PRESIDENT MAHAMA IS BEING JUST, THAT IS WHY HE BROUGHT IN NEUTRAL EXPERTS TO DO THE JOB. IF GHANAIANS DID THE JOB AND CONCLUDED THAT NPP CAUSED THE ARSONS THE NPP WOULD CRY FOUL. THAT PREZ MAHAMA DID THE RIGHT THING. KWEKU SHOULD BE PRAISING HIM FOR THAT, AND NOT SAY HE GOOFED.
NANA IS USING BAWUMIA 10 years ago

KWEKU BAAKO GOOFED HIMSELF BECAUSE HE CAN'T THINK CORRECTLY.
THIS MAN IS CONFUSED. ON ONE HAND HE IS CRITICISING THE USE OF AMERICAN FIRE EXPERTS AND ON THE OTHER HE IS PRAISING THEM TO DO A GREAT JOB. HOW CAN WE HAVE 5 MARK ...
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KWEKU BAAKO GOOFED HIMSELF BECAUSE HE CAN'T THINK CORRECTLY.
THIS MAN IS CONFUSED. ON ONE HAND HE IS CRITICISING THE USE OF AMERICAN FIRE EXPERTS AND ON THE OTHER HE IS PRAISING THEM TO DO A GREAT JOB. HOW CAN WE HAVE 5 MARKET FIRES IN 1 MONTH? NPP IS DEFINITELY BEHIND THESE FIRES. PRESIDENT MAHAMA IS BEING JUST, THAT IS WHY HE BROUGHT IN NEUTRAL EXPERTS TO DO THE JOB. IF GHANAIANS DID THE JOB AND CONCLUDED THAT NPP CAUSED THE ARSONS THE NPP WOULD CRY FOUL. THAT PREZ MAHAMA DID THE RIGHT THING. KWEKU SHOULD BE PRAISING HIM FOR THAT, AND NOT SAY HE GOOFED.
Mafia Haigrah 10 years ago

God bless u for the first time Mr. Baako. I never liked u but I do now for the first time just for your truth. God bless u again. Mahama must rather focus on our weak police issue than unnecessary things. How do we stop this ...
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God bless u for the first time Mr. Baako. I never liked u but I do now for the first time just for your truth. God bless u again. Mahama must rather focus on our weak police issue than unnecessary things. How do we stop this thing without a better police. God save mother Ghana. Mahama must sack the igp and the interior minister
Concerned 10 years ago

Kweku Baako, have you heard of Iraq have weapons of mass destruction, have you heard of Oliver North and the Contras? I can go on forever.You can say they are independent and not likely to lie but they know how to lie even ...
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Kweku Baako, have you heard of Iraq have weapons of mass destruction, have you heard of Oliver North and the Contras? I can go on forever.You can say they are independent and not likely to lie but they know how to lie even more than Asiedu Nkesia
Good citizen 10 years ago

PLEASE DON'T LEAVE OUT FORMER PRESIDENT RAWLINGS BURNT HOUSE AT RIDGE. WE NEED TO KNOW HOW THE BUILDING GOT DETROYED BY FIRE. WE ARE ENTITLED TO KNOW SINCE IT'S A HIGH SECURITY PROPERTY.

PLEASE DON'T LEAVE OUT FORMER PRESIDENT RAWLINGS BURNT HOUSE AT RIDGE. WE NEED TO KNOW HOW THE BUILDING GOT DETROYED BY FIRE. WE ARE ENTITLED TO KNOW SINCE IT'S A HIGH SECURITY PROPERTY.
Skaboooooooooooo 10 years ago

Another cheap journalist.

Another cheap journalist.
peace 10 years ago

kwehu baako is the arsonist

kwehu baako is the arsonist
James B. Otafregya 10 years ago

This is not a case of "MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ARSONISTS" but CAUSED BY ARSONISTS - a group of NPP supporters that have sworn to make the country ungovernable.

Ekuro behunu, baha nso behunubi!

This is not a case of "MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ARSONISTS" but CAUSED BY ARSONISTS - a group of NPP supporters that have sworn to make the country ungovernable.

Ekuro behunu, baha nso behunubi!
Osei Kwame 10 years ago

why mr president saying this comment,is very very unfortunate to the president to saying that ?

why mr president saying this comment,is very very unfortunate to the president to saying that ?
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 10 years ago

What do you expect from this clueless Prez.?

What do you expect from this clueless Prez.?
Dessy 10 years ago

Arson could be part of the fire outbreak,i don't see reason why the president and his securities can't speculate about it...It could be part of conspiracy theories..because there are still some people in Ghana who stands publ ...
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Arson could be part of the fire outbreak,i don't see reason why the president and his securities can't speculate about it...It could be part of conspiracy theories..because there are still some people in Ghana who stands publicly and say , they wont allow this administration to function..So they should look on various avenues,wherether it is arson,or whatever issue that engulf these kinds of fire..this is not a time for criticism..it is a time for solution
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is ha ...
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The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is hanging on mother Ghana's Neck through the nearest Windows for Ghana to move forward.
jim 10 years ago

It took Boston and its sorrounding districts and federal agencies weeks to capture two teenage boys one dead and one alive in the Boston bombing. Why do you expect this team to do better only because it is in Africa and Ameri ...
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It took Boston and its sorrounding districts and federal agencies weeks to capture two teenage boys one dead and one alive in the Boston bombing. Why do you expect this team to do better only because it is in Africa and Americans are gods?
MOOROH 10 years ago

NO WONDER RAWLLINGS MAKE YOU CARRY YOUR FIECES WITH IDENTIFICATION CUT.YOU SEEMS TO KNOW UNKNOW ON THIS PLANNET CALL EARTH.BECOUSE OF STOMUCH POLITICS YOU HAVE SOLD YOUR POLITICAL INLINATION OF NKRUMAIST TO SERVE YOUR PAY MAS ...
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NO WONDER RAWLLINGS MAKE YOU CARRY YOUR FIECES WITH IDENTIFICATION CUT.YOU SEEMS TO KNOW UNKNOW ON THIS PLANNET CALL EARTH.BECOUSE OF STOMUCH POLITICS YOU HAVE SOLD YOUR POLITICAL INLINATION OF NKRUMAIST TO SERVE YOUR PAY MASTERS INTERES TTHEREFORE,EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT NPP IS BAD.
BE FARE TO THE POEPLE OF GHANA FOR ONCE.I DID THOUGHT THAT NOW THAT YOURE A NEW CONVERT OF MOSLEM YOU WILL BE A LITTLE FAREIN YOUR TETE QUASHIE JOURNALISM PRACTICE TO CATHED UP WITH MORDERN DAY ACCURATE DATA BUT DEJA VU
ICONIC-07 10 years ago

"PIOUS" KWEKU BAAKO SHOULD BE ACCORD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE MANTLE OF GOVERNANCE OF GHANA JUST FOR ONE YEAR AND LET'S SEE HOW WHETHER HE WILL BE RIGHT ON EVERY DECISION ON ISSUES.

SANCTIMONIOUS KWEKU BAAKO THINKS RULI ...
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"PIOUS" KWEKU BAAKO SHOULD BE ACCORD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE MANTLE OF GOVERNANCE OF GHANA JUST FOR ONE YEAR AND LET'S SEE HOW WHETHER HE WILL BE RIGHT ON EVERY DECISION ON ISSUES.

SANCTIMONIOUS KWEKU BAAKO THINKS RULING A NATION IS NOT LIKE AN ARM-CHAIR CRITIC POUNCING ON THE PRESIDENT FROM THE OPPOSING PARTY, TO ACHIEVE CHEAP POPULARITY.

HOW MANY TIMES HAS KWEKU BAAKO ATTACKED AKUF ADDO ON SOME OF THE DECISIONS HE HAS MADE REGARDING THE POLICIES OF THE PARTY?

FOR EXAMPLE, ON ISSUES OF "THE INFALLIBILITY" OF THE ASHANTI-AKYEM TRIBAL INWARD-LOOKING NPP, WHERE EXTREME-RIGHT RADICALS, MOST NOTABLY AFRIYIE, KENNETH AGYEPONG AND MANY OTHERS ATTACK THOSE WHO CRITICIZE THE PARTY PUBLICLY.

KWEKU BAAKO'S CRITICISM OF PREX MAHAMA HAS BECOME COMMON-PLACE THAT HIS SO-CALLED OBJECTIVITY HAS BEEN CALLED INTO QUESTION.

TAKE A CRITICAL LOOK AT ALL HIS VIEWS AND ANALYSES DURING THE LAME DUCK KUFFOUR ADMINISTRATION, VIS-A-VIS THE MAHAMAH GOVERNMENT, AND YOU'LL SEE THE DIFFERENCE OF BIASED JOURNALISM.

ALUTA CONTINUA!!!!!!!
AKONFEM 10 years ago

ODI GHANA SIKA NANA DUMSO AKOMFEMHENE JOHN MAHAMA SAYS DOCTORS MUST RETURN TO THE CONSULTING ROOM WHILES HE AND HIS GREEDY BASTARDS POLITICIANS MILK THE COUNTRY DRY.

ODI GHANA SIKA NANA DUMSO AKOMFEMHENE JOHN MAHAMA SAYS DOCTORS MUST RETURN TO THE CONSULTING ROOM WHILES HE AND HIS GREEDY BASTARDS POLITICIANS MILK THE COUNTRY DRY.
DAVID AMOAH 10 years ago

Yes, there he goes again, the stupid illiterate school drop out.Only rats of his kind would listen to this foolish insane idiot called Kwaku Baaku.He should continue to please the rats, who cares! Making a very stupid sick As ...
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Yes, there he goes again, the stupid illiterate school drop out.Only rats of his kind would listen to this foolish insane idiot called Kwaku Baaku.He should continue to please the rats, who cares! Making a very stupid sick Ass of himself anytime he opens his mouth.Who appointed this stupid illiterate as a spokesman for mother Ghana? Motherfucker ampit smelling idiot!
yaw 10 years ago

kwaku baako mr i know everything. what about the rodents that your boss obetsebi speculate?

kwaku baako mr i know everything. what about the rodents that your boss obetsebi speculate?
Kwame 10 years ago

Rodents are just like human beings, they do not have hoof that protect them from electric shock, thus in most cases as soon as the teeth of the rodent get is torch with an electric cable caring current it will be electrocuted ...
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Rodents are just like human beings, they do not have hoof that protect them from electric shock, thus in most cases as soon as the teeth of the rodent get is torch with an electric cable caring current it will be electrocuted. Birds sit on exposed electric wires, but in that case their body is in torch with the negative or positive and that is the reason why bigger birds like eagle and hock get electrocuted. In most cases since the cable going into the market is of smaller diameter than the one on the pole it is burn out. If the burning cable does not come into contact with wood there will not be fire.

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