California regulations require the companies to remove power lines they don’t anticipate using again, but there’s no set ...

No California agency knows how many miles of idled or abandoned power lines cross the state’s hillsides and forests, which ...

Resident in wheelchair rescued from south Lubbock house fire, Texas House bill would increase spending for public education and US Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director. Start your morning here.

H ow much time do you spend thinking about extension cords? Probably not much … but did you know they’re one of the biggest ...

From misused space heaters to misguided cooking attempts, home fires are one of the most common disasters to hit the inside ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters are one of the leading causes of fires in U.S. homes. I ...

The Des Moines Fire Department attributes a record number of fires to cold weather and emphasizes safety measures to prevent them.

Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters, bikes, cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys and even cars. If damaged or used incorrectly, these ...

Extension cords and power strips are generally safe for home and office electronics, but they can pose risks for certain ...

Decatur fire crews were sent at approximately Sunday afternoon to 658 E. Wood St. in response to a house fire.

Avoid power strip hazards by keeping high-power devices like heaters, microwaves, and hairdryers out. Learn which 10 items ...