Faulty outlet causes fire on Lasalle Ave in Portsmouth

Crews in Portsmouth responded to a fire early Wednesday morning. According to officials, units from Portsmouth Fire Rescue & ...
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Burn victim saved by neighbors after overloaded socket caused house fire in Huffman, officials say

HUFFMAN, Texas (KTRK) -- The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office confirmed a fire that prompted a Life Flight response on Monday afternoon was accidental. According to Harris County officials, the ...
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Overloaded Electrical Outlet Ignites Fire

Lafayette, LA –At 8:06 a.m. Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Irma Drive. Heavy smoke was venting from the eaves of dwelling when emergency crews arrived.
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If your outlet plate feels warm, here’s what that usually means in winter

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