Overloaded Circuit Fire. Too many things plugged into a power strip including space heaters. Overloaded electrical circuits are a major cause of residential fires.
Are caused by electrical failures or malfunctions each year. Too many things plugged into a power strip including space heaters. These fires result in 418 deaths 1 570 injuries and 1 4 billion in property damage.
Common symptoms of an overloaded circuit tripping circuit breaker smoking outlets flickering lights burning smells from electrical devices outlets are hot to the touch discolored outlets humming noises power tools lacking power.
According to the national fire protection association 47 700 home fires in the u s. Keep a three. Common symptoms of an overloaded circuit tripping circuit breaker smoking outlets flickering lights burning smells from electrical devices outlets are hot to the touch discolored outlets humming noises power tools lacking power. According to a press release issued by oil city fire chief mark hicks the structure fire.
