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Overloaded Power Strip Sparks Bronx House Fire, Injuring More Than a Dozen in New York City – Video
An overloaded power strip failed and caught fire at a Bronx home on October 22, sparking a two-alarm blaze that injured more than a dozen people and destroyed multiple homes, according to the safety alert accompanying the video.
The incident highlights the danger of overloading electrical outlets and power strips.
The alert urges residents to plug appliances directly into wall outlets rather than power strips or extension cords, and to avoid overloading electrical connections.
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