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Inspectors warn about 9 electrical add-ons that increase fire risk at home

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

Why homeowners are facing rise in electrical fires as winter begins — here’s how to stay safe

An electrical fire is one of the most serious and silent dangers in the home. Without warning, homeowners can quickly find themselves facing a blaze started by appliances and within the walls without ...
AOL

Vehicle crash causes electrical box fire at Idaho Falls business

IDAHO FALLS – No one was injured in an electrical fire in Idaho Falls Saturday morning. Idaho Falls Fire Department spokeswoman Haili Egbert tells EastIdahoNews.com it happened just before 11 a.m. in ...
AOL

Should You Cover Outdoor Electrical Boxes Before Winter? Electricians Weigh In

Covering outdoor electrical boxes before winter helps prevent moisture, rust, and short circuits, extending the box’s lifespan. Using the wrong cover can trap humidity or pose a fire risk, so only use ...
The Toowoomba Chronicle

Mackay childcare centre evacuated after electrical box fire

A Mackay childcare centre was forced to evacuate after reports an electrical box blaze. Queensland fire crews were called to Sunrise Blacks Beach Daycare Centre on Slater Ave in the Northern Beaches ...