The reason firefighters spray water like this on electrical fires is genius

At first, it looks incredibly dangerous: someone appears to be spraying water at a burning power pole. So why isn't the firefighter being electrocuted? The key is how the water is delivered. Firefighters are trained to use specific spray patterns, distances, and equipment when dealing with energized electrical fires. A wide fog spray breaks the water into tiny droplets, making it much harder for electricity to travel back toward the hose compared with a solid stream. They also stay at carefully calculated safe distances and follow strict electrical safety procedures. That said, electrical fires are extremely hazardous. The public should never attempt to extinguish one with a garden hose or approach downed or burning power lines. If you ever see one, stay well away and call emergency services immediately. — Were you surprised that electricity can't simply travel through every stream of water?