A coaxial cable includes an elongate inner conductor. A dielectric layer
surrounds the inner conductor. A first outer conductor surrounds the
dielectric layer and has perforations defined therein. A second outer
conductor surrounds the first outer conductor. A polymeric jacket
surrounds the second outer conductor. The cable is adapted such that,
when the dielectric layer is melted, at least a portion thereof and/or
smoke therefrom can flow through the perforations in the first outer
conductor. According to some embodiments, the second outer conductor
defines a plurality of voids therein and, when the dielectric layer is
melted, at least a portion thereof and/or smoke therefrom can flow
through the perforations in the first outer conductor and into the voids.
According to some embodiments, the second outer conductor is braided.