Abstract: A fuse link for an expulsion fuse used in connection with high voltage electrical transmission lines. The fuse link has an outer assembly in the form of a tube, a fuse element housed within the outer assembly, electrical connecting means serially connected to the fuse element to provide an electrical current path therethrough and, an arc-quenching medium, such as boric acid, contained within the outer assembly and in close proximity to the fuse element. In use, when the fuse element fuses due to excessive current a portion of the electrical connecting means is expelled from the outer assembly and the arc-quenching medium acts to inhibit a discharge of sparks due to arcing. The fuse element may comprise one or more fuse wires capable of withstanding a tensile force applied to it prior to fusing. Inhibiting any discharge of sparks is important to prevent accidental starting of fires particularly in forested areas.