CHICAGO — With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But without careful planning, the added electrical load could increase ...

Overloading electrical circuits is easier than you may think, especially around the holidays. At best, overloading the circuit is inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. So, if you see the warning ...

Lafayette, LA –At 8:06 a.m. Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Irma Drive. Heavy smoke was venting from the eaves of dwelling when emergency crews arrived.

How can I be sure I'm not overloading my electrical outlets? Right now I use an UPS and a surge protector power strip plugged into a two plug wall outlet. Heck Some folks plug power strips into power ...

From overloaded outlets and unattended cooking to dry live trees and fireplaces, small seasonal habits can quickly turn into major safety risks. Inspect cords and lights, keep trees watered and away ...

PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - Firefighters are warning residents about the dangers of overloading electrical outlets, following a house fire this past weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 16, crews responded to a home ...

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Fire Department released a cartoon video on Wednesday to remind residents to be careful when it comes to overloaded electrical outlets. SAFD officials said because they ...

TURNERS FALLS, Mass. (WWLP) – The Turners Falls Fire Department is reminding residents to not overload outlets and power strips after they were called to a residence Wednesday morning for a smoking ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A fire that destroyed a two-family home on Oak Street in Holyoke Monday night was caused by overloading an electrical circuit. According to Holyoke Fire Captain Kevin Cavagnac, ...

Dear Readers: Electrical fires can be a big risk this time of year. Outlets can get jammed up and overloaded with holiday lights, TVs, game consoles, overtaxed extension cords, appliances, etc. The ...