Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

The Fire Marshal’s Office said an overheated extension cord powering a space heater caused a house fire in Leesburg on Friday afternoon. Just before 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3, county dispatchers received calls ...

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ST. GEORGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials shared a reminder to the public after a smoker plugged into an outlet via an extension cord sparked a fire. According to the St. George Fire Department, you should ...

On Aug. 11, 2019, 5 children, 4 of them siblings, died in a fire at a day care located in a house on West 11th Street Investigators said the fire was accidental; ATF said faulty extension cord caused ...

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

Extension cords are everywhere: in homes, offices, workshops, and outdoor spaces. They look simple, but choosing the wrong one can lead to performance issues or even safety hazards. The gauge, or ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A residential house fire on Gillespie Avenue marked the second electrical fire in just 48 hours caused by overloading a power strip, according to the Knoxville Fire Department.

Before using an extension cord, make sure you're using it safely and within its specifications. Refrain from using extension cords to power devices and appliances with significant power demands. Don't ...