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

Extension cords have a plethora of uses ... but also runs the very real risk of an overload of either of both electrical conveyances and a subsequent fire. The thing is, even if you get lucky ...

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

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 ...

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 ...