Utility Pole (IMAGE) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Caption A utility pole was treated with viscoelastic fire retardant fluids and subjected to control burns. The treatments protected pole from fire damage. Credit Image courtesy of Jesse D. Acosta. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.