An electric fuse, having a first fusible element and a disconnect section electrically connected in series to the first fusible element. The disconnect section is comprised of a first stationary contact, a second stationary contact and a movable contact movable from a first position electrically connecting the first and second stationary contacts to form a conductive path through the disconnect section to a second position electrically separating the first and second stationary contacts from each other and terminating the conductive path through the disconnect section. A retaining element holds the movable contact in the first position, the retaining element operable to release the movable contact from the first position when activated by an electrical (actuation) signal from an external source.