Overloading plug sockets, daisy-chaining leads and charging devices on beds while working from home could lead to a rise in electrical fires, experts warn. Unsafe electrical set-ups can be putting ...

News Center 7 previously reported on Dec. 14 John and Carol Davis died in a fire at their home on South Center Boulevard. Springfield Fire Chief Jacob King said the fire is believed to be accidental, ...

When a power strip feels warm under your hand, it is not just a quirk of modern electronics, it is a signal about how hard ...

Power strips are like the Swiss Army knives of the electrical world. They’re handy, versatile, and can save you from a cord ...

It's easy to plug too many devices into too few sockets, particularly when using extension leads and USB ports. Here's how to plug in devices and charge phones and laptops safely Overloading your plug ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A fire that damaged three classrooms at ...