Electrical outlets and switches are so ordinary that you barely notice them until something goes wrong. Yet the earliest ...

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.

Every home these days seems stuffed with gadgets and devices, all clamoring for power. We plug things in without much thought ...

It is normal to see a small spark when you are plugging an appliance or a charger into an electrical outlet. The small spark ...

It’s probably no secret that your outlet is capable of causing a fire, but the dangers may be higher than you think, especially if you live in an older home. You may think outlet-related fires only ...

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, ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A basement fire in Holyoke is serving as a reminder to residents to not overload power strips. Holyoke to host vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture According to the ...

The Charlottetown Fire Department is presenting 12 Days of Fire Safety this Christmas. On the third day: tips to not overload electrical outlets. The Charlottetown Fire Department offers tips to avoid ...

This story was produced by Arin Barry and distributed by Next Net. When an outlet starts acting up, it’s giving you clear signs of an electrical issue. If you notice a burning plastic smell, it is not ...