Firefighters on scene as smoke billows from an attic fire that damaged a Poway duplex. (Photo courtesy of OnScene.TV) An electrical outlet is believed to have ignited a fire in a duplex attic Friday, ...

Home electrical systems seem straightforward until an inspector starts flagging dangerous installations hiding behind walls.

Another simple procedure for better outlet insulation is to apply foam or caulk into the gap around the flush-mounted box, ...

A quick response from passersby helped contain a commercial structure fire Thursday morning after an overloaded outlet ...

Whether your home's heating system is struggling to keep up or you’re heating a garage or storage space that lacks other ...

DOVER ‒ Following a small house fire Tuesday morning, Dover firefighters are warning residents to exercise caution when using space heaters. The fire department responded to a structure fire at 311 ...

The following is a press release from Humboldt Bay Fire: On April 2, 2025 at approximately 12:20 pm Humboldt Bay Fire units responded to a first-alarm structure fire at the 5700 block of Humboldt Hill ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday night, Sept. 30, that left 3 people displaced. Officials say the fire happened in the 3200 block of Dalton ...

Extension cords are fine for everyday gadgets, but using them with some appliances - especially in colder weather - can be ...

HAMPTON, Iowa --- Monday's fire at a Hampton home started in an electrical outlet on the west wall of the living room. The fire at 1703 Highway 3 East was reported at 12:26 p.m. Monday. No one was ...

ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — An Attleboro man is picking up the pieces after his house caught fire over the weekend. Gary Doyle told 12 News he was sitting on his front steps chatting with a neighbor ...