Overloading electrical circuits is easier than you may think, especially around the holidays. At best, overloading the circuit is inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. So, if you see the warning ...

Home improvement projects can help homeowners transform their homes. Such projects are costly, but many homeowners save money by doing some, if not all, of the work themselves. The Electrical Safety ...

Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...

This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...

BRINNON – Fire investigators have determined that a fire that destroyed a home on U.S. Highway 101 in Brinnon on April 18 was caused by an electrical overload, said Brinnon Fire Chief Bob Herbst. The ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A fire that damaged three classrooms at ...

The allure of performing electrical repairs on your own is strong. There's a tactile response to killing the power and installing something new in your home without the help of a professional. Knowing ...

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, ...