That's really not technically correct. If the load is shorted the fuse will momentarily see the voltage according to a voltage divider, including the internal resistance of the source and remaining resistance of the wiring and short. It's the current, of course, that will blow the fuse.In the case of "oops"--a short circuit or other abnormal situation--the fuse might see the total voltage difference provided to the circuit. If this occurs, then the fuse will do its job and melt in a hurry.