An electrical expert has warned that plugging certain appliances into extension leads can be a severe fire risk - and it's ...

Three appliances are a massive fire hazard when they're plugged into an extension lead instead of directly into a socket.

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 ...

Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially as the ...

This advice comes as fire services across the UK have reported a rise in electrical fires caused by overloaded and misused ...

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 ...

However, it's essential to take care when using one of these items in your home. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue has issued a ...

Households have been warned to avoid plugging a common kitchen appliance into an extension lead. Certain electronics have too ...

Common household appliances can be too powerful for an extension lead to handle, creating a fire and safety hazard ...

That's according to James Harrison, electrician at Fusion Electrical, who said: “Small kitchen appliances such as kettles, ...

Property owners are being advised to reconsider their use of extension leads in kitchens as specialists caution they could ...

With modern kitchens packed with gadgets, many households find they do not have enough plug sockets to power them all ...