Photo provided Columbus firefighters work at the scene of a garage fire at 4711 Breckenridge Drive at about 11:08 p.m. Sunday. Columbus firefighters extinguished a fire in a detached garage at 4711 ...

An electrician has warned that there are six household items UK homeowners should never plug into their extension leads. If householders only used wall sockets they'd face difficult decisions about ...

Homeowners are being cautioned to reconsider the use of extension leads in their kitchens, as experts raise alarms over potential fire risks. With contemporary kitchens brimming with devices such as ...

Property owners are being warned to consider where they're positioning extension leads throughout their homes as specialists have cautioned they could present a "serious" fire risk. Numerous gadgets ...

Homeowners are being urged to think twice about using extension leads in their kitchens as experts warn they could pose a serious fire hazard. With modern kitchens now packed with gadgets like air ...

Many households rely on extension leads, but there are important safety considerations to bear in mind, particularly during the colder months when heating appliances are frequently used. Experts have ...

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UK households are being cautioned against using extension leads in a particular area of their homes, as specialists warn they could create a significant fire risk. With contemporary kitchens now ...