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Without seeing the extent of the damage, it's impossible to say if the damage might cause a short/start a fire, or pose a shock hazard, or both; you could be seriously injured or killed. There are suggestions to tape the wire with electrical tape. This can be done, but be extremely careful.
A , Plastic Surgery, answered. Causes of electrical burns include: short-circuit devices, electrical objects, and power lines. Lightning can also cause electrical burns. Approximately, one-third of these injuries are high-voltage injuries and 50% are form power lines. The six main categories include: High-voltage burns, Low-voltage burns, Arc burns, Flame burns, Oral burns, and Flash burns.