Four residents have been displaced because of the fire. The American Red Cross is helping them. The New London Fire ...

A fire at a home in New London Thursday morning was caused by the misuse of extension cords, according to fire officials.

"No extension cords whatsoever," Martinez says for devices such AC units that run constantly or appliances with a heating ...

Extension cords and power strips are typically safe for everyday electronics, but they can become hazardous when used with ...

Fire safety experts have issued a stark warning to anyone who uses extension leads at home and frequently relies on them in the kitchen ...

People who own extension leads at home and often use them in the kitchen are being urged to reconsider and 'make a decision ...

As summer approaches, more of us rely on fans, air purifiers, and other household gadgets to keep cool and comfortable, but plugging them into an extension cord could be a disaster waiting to happen.

British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus customers are being reminded not to plug a string of household appliances into cords. The warning includes ANOTHER extension cord (otherwise known as "daisy ...

Experts have warned against the 'daisy chaining' of multiple power strips and surge protectors Credit: Getty Major appliances . The average extension cord isn't built to handle the kind of ...

However, daisy-chaining a surge protector can make it less effective or even useless during a power surge because the extra load can prevent it from working properly, leaving your devices unprotected.