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 ...

Hand with a black plug in front of a four gang outlet - Jannhuizenga/Getty Images Homes can make a lot of sounds, but some common house noises definitely shouldn't be ignored. These sounds need ...

We’ve all been there: running around the house, trying to find an outlet for our newest gadget, while the living room looks like a scene from a tech enthusiast’s dream. But here’s the thing—too many ...

A federal safety warning issued in early 2025 about fire-prone power strips is getting renewed attention this spring after ...

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 ...

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.

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – An overloaded surge protector at a Hanahan home is likely to blame for a room filling with smoke Sunday afternoon. Crews with the Hanahan Fire Department were dispatched to a ...

When the temperature drops and your space heaters, holiday lights, and kitchen gadgets all run at once, your electrical system quietly takes on a heavier load. If you notice an outlet cover that feels ...

Seven people were displaced Tuesday after a fire in Hagerstown's West End that was caused by an overloaded outlet, Hagerstown Fire Marshal Dale Fishack said. No injuries were reported from the fire, ...

Officials believe an overloaded electrical outlet sparked a fire that killed three people in a west-side mobile home Wednesday morning. Officials believe an overloaded electrical outlet sparked a fire ...