During a large gathering, especially with kids or pets, experts say to make sure all electric cords are out of high-traffic ...

An overload of electrical applications led to a small fire in a residence hall on Thursday night. Coronado residents were evacuated at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday after a small fire on the ninth ...

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. (KLFY) — The holiday season brings lots of joy – but it can also be one of the most dangerous and deadly times of year when it comes to devastating house fires. That’s why the Lafayette ...

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, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Anyone who's lived in a home or apartment has probably heard the terms "fuse box" or "circuit breaker" before. If you ever experienced a power ...

BRINNON – Fire investigators have determined that a fire that destroyed a home on U.S. Highway 101 in Brinnon on April 18 was caused by an electrical overload, said Brinnon Fire Chief Bob Herbst. The ...

A Christmas tree caught fire Wednesday night at a single- family home in the Westlake district, causing a non-life-threatening burn injury to a 14-year-old girl. The fire was reported about 7:35 p.m.

Mechanical and electronic overload protection each has its place. Mechanical overload-protection devices, such as the EAS -Compact backlash-free, ball-detent torque-limiting clutch, can disconnect ...