There's a time limit for how long you should be using an extension cord. It's not a permanent solution and misusing one could ...

CALEDONIA, Wis. (WFRV) – An extension cord failure in Wisconsin led to a wildland fire surrounding a property on three sides, fully engulfing a 30 by 30 shed, along with another wildland fire that ...

Extension cords are fine for small devices, but certain appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

ST. GEORGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials shared a reminder to the public after a smoker plugged into an outlet via an extension cord sparked a fire. According to the St. George Fire Department, you should ...

The fire that killed five children in an overnight Pennsylvania daycare in August was sparked by a faulty extension cord, an investigation has revealed. The Harris Family Day Care blaze in Erie, which ...

Firefighters are issuing an important warning as extreme heat continues across Connecticut. The Naugatuck Fire Department said when running your air conditioner this summer, it’s important to plug the ...

Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice, called " ...

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — A person is injured and four others are displaced after an extension cord caused a residential fire early Thursday morning in New London, fire officials said. The New London ...