Photo and information obtained from Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department Inc. The Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department is ...

Web site Howstuffworks answers the age-old household safety question on everyone's mind as they prepare to string lights up around every square inch of their home: How many things can you plug into an ...

When a circuit is pushed past its limits, it rarely fails politely. It signals trouble through tripped breakers, hot outlets, ...

When the temperature drops and your space heaters, holiday lights, and kitchen gadgets all run at once, your electrical ...

Use battery-operated simulated candles in place of traditional candles in any location near flammable objects. Almost half of home decoration fires are caused by traditional candles, according to the ...

House fires are more common in winter than any other time of the year. With Utah's winter season in full force, it is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.