LAFAYETTE PARISH — Overloaded electrical circuits are a major cause of fires in homes and vehicles, but with the right precautions, they can often be prevented. The Louisiana Office of State Fire ...

Lafayette, LA –At 8:06 a.m. Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Irma Drive. Heavy smoke was venting from the eaves of dwelling when emergency crews arrived.

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 ...

An energy expert has warned that plugging certain high-wattage appliances into extension leads could be quietly increasing the risk of electrical fires ...

UK fire experts warn that five everyday appliances can turn a simple extension lead into a hidden fire hazard – is your home ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Decorations and holiday plans can have a dark side during the holidays. Overloaded electrical sockets, stove fires, and candles spark blazes. The FDNY is tracking a ...

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, ...