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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. December is the leading month for home fires in the United States, ...

From overloaded outlets to improper grounding, learn the common oversights and mistakes that can cause electrical shocks, ...

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Fire Department released a cartoon video on Wednesday to remind residents to be careful when it comes to overloaded electrical outlets. SAFD officials said because they ...

Seven people were displaced Tuesday after a fire in Hagerstown's West End that was caused by an overloaded outlet, Hagerstown Fire Marshal Dale Fishack said. No injuries were reported from the fire, ...