Because extension cords are such a common household item, they are often used without a second thought. However, according to ...

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 ...

Electrical fires are one of the leading causes of death for people over age 65, which is why it pays to take everyday outlet and cord habits seriously, especially when a quick check takes minutes and ...

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 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – While you may love to decorate your home for Christmas, Oklahoma City firefighters are warning residents about the dangers of overloading extension cords. On Dec. 3, Oklahoma ...

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 ...

*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 ...

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 ...

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 ...