Before you plug in every appliance in your home, know the risky ones. These common device categories can overload smart plugs or create safety issues.

News Center 7 previously reported on Dec. 14 John and Carol Davis died in a fire at their home on South Center Boulevard. Springfield Fire Chief Jacob King said the fire is believed to be accidental, ...

An energy expert has warned that plugging certain high-wattage appliances into extension leads could be quietly increasing ...

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Firefighters are urging residents against overloading plug sockets at home. Dorset & Wiltshire's Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice for locals, sharing a picture of a burnt out extension lead.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fire officials have released more details about a fire that killed two people in Springfield. News Center 7 previously reported on ...