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SUFFOLK, Va (WAVY) – Firefighters in Suffolk are seeing a common thread in recent fires. They say overloaded power strips are ...

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Power strips, also known as extension cords or surge protectors, are commonly used to manage space in homes. However, improper use can lead to electrical problems and fires. Connecting high-energy ...

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Anker’s new Nano Power Strip (10-in-1, 70W, Clamp) thoughtfully reinvents one of the world’s most common electrical accessories to make it play nice with desks. It comes with some caveats, but for ...

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COLRAIN, Mass. (WWLP) – An overloaded power strip plugged into the wall created an electrical fire that brought multiple crews from the area to a house on Main Road Sunday morning. The Colrain Fire ...