Electrical fires are one of the leading causes of death for people over age 65, which is why it pays to take everyday outlet ...

You've likely used an extension cord before, but did you do so safely? You may not have realized, but there are several common extension cord mistakes people make everyday. Some of these mistakes can ...

WAYNESBORO - Overloading extension cords can start fires, the Waynesboro Fire Department warns — it just happened in the city on Monday. A camper in the alley behind a residence in the 300 block of ...

Extension cords are fine for smaller devices, but some appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

Photo provided Columbus firefighters work at the scene of a garage fire at 4711 Breckenridge Drive at about 11:08 p.m. Sunday. Columbus firefighters extinguished a fire in a detached garage at 4711 ...

As the nights get longer and the temperature drops, we cozy up in our homes, cranking up the heat and bringing out the holiday lights. But amidst all that warmth and cheer, there’s a hidden danger ...

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A fire that broke out in the attic of a south Wichita house early Friday morning was caused by overloaded extension cords, a fire department official said. The three people in the house at 4815 S.

HANNIBAL, Mo. — An electrical extension cord overload led to a Saturday morning fire that damaged a Hannibal home. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched to 1302 Ruby at 5:34 a.m. and found all ...

Winter is here, and with it comes the charming sight of twinkling holiday lights and cozy evenings by the fireplace. But while we’re busy sipping hot cocoa and binge-watching our favorite shows, there ...