Smart plugs offer the convenience of controlling household devices remotely, but they come with risks if used improperly.

As a strong cold front hits southeast Louisiana, state fire officials are warning residents to follow home heating safety ...

As temperatures continue to fall across the Lowcountry, local firefighters say they are already responding to more calls related to home heating. Officials warn that portable and kerosene heaters are ...

As Louisiana prepares for the strongest cold front of the fall season, the Office of State Fire Marshal is reminding ...

Home is where the heart is, but it’s also where we want to feel safe and secure. We install smoke alarms, buy fire ...

The Orange Fire Department is reminding residents of fire safety tips after putting out a basement fire Friday night.

Households have been warned to avoid plugging a common kitchen appliance into an extension lead. Certain electronics have too high a wattage to be used when plugged into an extension lead. Extension ...

There are certain appliances you should never plug into an extension lead in UK homes, due to the potential to overload a socket and cause a fire ...

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...