Two devastating NYC fires sparked by overloaded extension cords

Two devastating Queens blazes just hours apart, one near-fatal and the other deadly, were both started by overloaded extension cords, the FDNY said on Friday. The fire that broke out at 4:15 a.m. T…

Extension Cords cause FIRES. USE POWER STRIPS

San Francisco Is Burning

Astoria apartment fire caused by overloaded extension cord: FDNY –

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NYPD 77th Precinct on X: Overloaded outlets and extension cords can lead to a deadly fire. / X

Reaching to Safety: Use Extension Cords Properly - Electrical Safety Foundation