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

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

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.

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 ...

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

An early morning fire in the 1200 block of Perryville Place has the Fire Department concerned with people's use of extension cords. The Fire Department was on the scene for about two and half hours ...

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

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