CHICAGO — With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But without careful planning, the added electrical load could increase ...

PROSSER — An electrical outlet overloaded by an air conditioner likely started a fire that killed two children early Thursday in Prosser. The 10-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl were asleep alone in ...

It’s probably no secret that your outlet is capable of causing a fire, but the dangers may be higher than you think, especially if you live in an older home. You may think outlet-related fires only ...

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, ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A basement fire in Holyoke is serving as a reminder to residents to not overload power strips. Holyoke to host vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture According to the ...

TURNERS FALLS, Mass. (WWLP) – The Turners Falls Fire Department is reminding residents to not overload outlets and power strips after they were called to a residence Wednesday morning for a smoking ...

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 ...