Extension cords can be a great way to improve productivity and convenience, but it's important to know the dangers of what ...

Extension cords and power strips are safe for most home and office electronics, but for many appliances, they can be a bad ...

"Let's say you connect [an extension cord] to a floor heater," Martinez says, "the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's ...

Exercise caution if you're low on outlets and relying on extension cords. Not all devices are safe to connect this way, and ...

But, if not used properly, extension cords lead to electrical shock hazards, equipment damage, and fire hazards. In addition, improper cord selection can lead to use of an undersized extension cord ...

A fire that destroyed two homes and significantly damaged a third home in Orléans this week was caused by an electrical malfunction of an extension cord. The fire broke out in a home in the 2000 block ...

For these reasons, Ameren is reminding its customers to follow some important safety measures to prevent electrical fires this season. The use of extension cords and heating devices such as space ...

With colder weather on the horizon, Ameren is informing residents on how they can easily prevent potential electrical fires.