When a circuit is pushed past its limits, it rarely fails politely. It signals trouble through tripped breakers, hot outlets, ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — Overloaded electrical circuits are a major cause of fires in homes and vehicles, but with the right precautions, they can often be prevented. The Louisiana Office of State Fire ...

What risks come with plugging too many devices into your home’s wiring? A recent HelloNation article featuring Jeremy Barnes of JMB Electrical Solutions explains how overloaded circuits create serious ...

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 ...

Firefighters in Scott quickly contained a residential fire caused by an overloaded electrical circuit, saving a nearby home from extensive damage. LAFAYETTE PARISH — The Scott Fire Department ...

Two people have been displaced as a result of a two-alarm structure fire on Elm Street in South Utica early Monday morning.

When the temperature drops and your space heaters, holiday lights, and kitchen gadgets all run at once, your electrical ...

ARAB, AL (WAFF) - An overloaded electrical circuit is what started the fire that destroyed an Arab police officer's home. The fire happened Sunday while officer Jeff Warren and his family were at ...

Nobody looks forward to a power outage. After all, we rely on electricity to power appliances. And when there is a blackout, the situation can move from a minor to a stressful one quite easily. That ...

Dear Action Line: Another problem with cold weather and electric space heaters is that when people have their gas shut off and go to an agency for free electric heaters, they use too many for the ...