Power interruptions caused by kites more than double in Bauru; check care when playing

Cases of power interruptions due to kite lines double in Bauru during the holidays The number of interruptions in the supply of electricity caused by accidents with kite lines more than doubled in Bauru (SP). Data obtained by TV TEM from CPFL Paulista show that, between January and May this year, 109 incidents were recorded, compared to 53 in the same period in 2025, an increase of 105.66%. ? Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp According to the concessionaire, the increase is mainly related to the use of lines with cerol and Chilean lines and tends to grow during school holidays. The distribution company reported that, throughout the concession area in São Paulo, interruptions caused by kites increased by 6.5% in the period, going from 1,746 to 1,859 cases. In the city of Marília (SP), on the other hand, there was a reduction from 67 to 44 occurrences. Electricity distributor's consultant shows network cables completely or partially broken due to kite lines: cases of interruption more than doubled in Bauru (SP) at the beginning of the year Reproduction/TV HAS READ ALSO: Teenager is rescued after falling from a cliff while flying a kite in Marília Worker falls from scaffolding after suffering an electric shock in Assis Mechanic dies crushed by truck in workshop in Marília According to the distributor's relationship consultant in Bauru, Carlos Eduardo Camargo, the holiday period represents an increase in this type of occurrence, as more children and teenagers tend to play with kites. Check out the data on power interruptions caused by kites: Bauru January to May/2026: 109 January to May/2025: 53 Marília January to May/2026: 44 January to May/2025: 67 The company warns that the contact of kites with the power grid can cause short circuits, large-scale shutdowns and pose a risk of electric shock. Furthermore, lines with cerol and Chilean lines pose a danger to pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Kite accidents on the power grid more than doubled in Bauru, from January to May compared to the same period in 2025 CPFL Paulista/Disclosure According to him, when the line touches the power grid, it can cause the protection fuse to burn and interrupt the power supply. Depending on the situation, an entire neighborhood may be left without electricity, and there are cases in which only one property is affected. "Flying a kite is very good, very enjoyable, but it must be in the open field, far from the power grid, especially substations. There is great concern for people, especially children", explains the consultant, in an interview with TV TEM. The concessionaire's guidance is that kites should only be flown in open areas. Check out some tips: Never fly a kite near the power grid; If the kite gets tangled in the wires, do not attempt to rescue it; Never use wax or Chilean thread. In addition to being dangerous, they can cut power lines; Prefer parks, fields and open places, away from electrical wiring; In case of broken cables, keep your distance and call the distributor. According to the consultant, the impacts go beyond inconvenience to residents. The interruption could compromise the functioning of health units, water collection equipment and other essential services. There is also the risk of electrical network cables breaking. Camargo explains that threads with cerol or Chilean thread can damage power wires, breaking them completely or partially. In some cases, the cable becomes fragile and may break later, for example, on days of strong wind.