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

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Homeowners who regularly use extension leads in their kitchens are being urged to reassess their habits and 'make a decision fast'. With more than 20,000 electrical fires in UK homes annually, fire ...

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 ...

Lots of people have extension leads at home but, when it comes to using them, there are a few things you need to be aware of to protect your safety. As the winter months creep in, many people plug in ...