Can't speak for all places, but every place I've lived, it was the customer responsibility on the customer side of the power meter. The meter and everything on the other side are utility responsibility.
That said, DO NOT "think" that the branch CANNOT catch on fire. IT CAN!! Electricity will dry it out very quickly.
IF, IF, IF that area really is your responsibility, then I have only one suggestion for you, assuming it's possible (meaning legal) in your area. And that is, either you or someone else who is a very good shot should take a rifle and shoot the limb until it drops away from the wires. Aim for the base of the limb, or wherever looks to be the best hinge point. the more length you can cut off the better, as the weight of the limb hanging over will help to pull the limb down and away.
If your house is surrounded by other homes (we live in the middle of nowhere -- no problem here!), then you will want to forget I ever made this suggestion.
Also, DO NOT attempt to cut the tree down with any kind of saw, including a chainsaw. Moisture in the tree will carry electricity right down to the ground, and possibly to any saw that cuts into it. If there is enough power, it may not even be safe walking too close to the tree.
Only time will tell if your tree will die from the shocks going through it.
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