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102K views · 966 reactions | Footage captured on Wednesday, in Los Angeles, shows power lines sparking next to trees as strong winds were blowing through the area. | Breitbart | Facebook

Ever wonder why power lines explode with sparks in movies? When high voltage lines snap and hit the ground, electricity desperately seeks the fastest path to earth. As it discharges, it literally ionizes the air around it, creating those dramatic visible arcs and crackling sounds you see on screen. Here's the scary part. While engineers design systems to automatically shut down when faults occur, those initial sparks are completely real. That's exactly why authorities warn you to stay at least 1