No injuries were reported after a fire Tuesday evening in Springfield's Indian Orchard neighborhood.

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HEWITT, Texas — Three people were displaced following a structure fire in Hewitt Sunday night, which fire officials believe was caused by a small extension cord charging a device on a bed. Hewitt Fire ...

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A Washington state agency failed to act on repeated warnings about the boy’s biological parents, according to a legal filing.

A number of appliances should never be plugged into an extension cord in the home as they can create a serious fire hazard.

Crews from the Sheldon Fire District responded ... year are sparked by extension cords that are overloaded or set up improperly, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International.

Nine-month-old boy’s biological parents were on notice by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families ...

Fire safety isn’t just a seasonal concern but ... Replace frayed or damaged cords and avoid running them under rugs or furniture. Never overload electrical circuits or force a three-prong ...