Electrical failures rarely arrive without warning. Long before a breaker trips or a fire starts, your outlets and circuits begin sending subtle signals that the system is under strain. If you learn to ...

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 ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — Overloaded electrical circuits are a major cause of fires in homes and vehicles, but with the right precautions, they can often be prevented. The Louisiana Office of State Fire ...

Yesterday's early morning two-alarm fire that injured three senior citizens (plus firefighters) in a Gravesend, Brooklyn apartment building was caused by an overloaded outlet: The Daily News reports, ...

As people working from home amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic, many people might be placing themselves at unnecessary risk due to unsafe electrical setups and practices. Safety specialists have ...

Five dogs were rescued from a property after a fire that was caused by an overloaded plug socket. Essex County Fire and ...

Three fatal fires over the weekend were accidental and connected to an overload of sockets and electrical issues, the fire service has said. They issued a public safety warning, describing the number ...

MORE TOP STORIES The overload calculator states: “Are you overloading your electrical sockets? ”Some appliances, such as lamps, televisions, computers, fridges and freezers generally require a 3 amp ...

HUFFMAN, Texas (KTRK) -- The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office confirmed a fire that prompted a Life Flight response on Monday afternoon was accidental. According to Harris County officials, the ...

Three fatal fires over the weekend were accidental and connected to an overload of sockets and electrical issues, the fire service has said. They issued a public safety warning, describing the number ...