According to an electrician, using extension cords or power strips with appliances that contain heating elements can pose a ...

No one was injured, and the three people displaced because of the fire are getting help from the American Red Cross, the LFD said.

Springfield Fire Chief Jacob King said the fire is believed to be accidental, resulting from an “electrical overload in a ... to multiple devices and extension cords, creating a hazardous ...

Don’t let extension cord errors put your home at risk. Find out the most common mistakes and tips for proper use to ensure safety and efficiency.

Larger appliances can be fire threats when used with extension cords or power strips. Learn which ones need their own outlets.

Most house fires start in the kitchen, so Lindsey advises keeping a fire blanket handy. “You can throw it over that fire and ...

Power strips are a common and convenient way to provide additional sockets, but experts warn that there are certain household ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as all ...

D.C. firefighters and emergency responders on Monday returned to the scene of two deadly fires that occurred within nine ...