Fire safety specialists at Crusader Fire are urging UK homeowners who use extension leads to 'make a decision fast' ...

Extension leads are a common sight in UK homes, but they can pose a serious fire risk if used incorrectly.

Homeowners who depend on extension leads in one area of their property are being advised to reassess their usage and 'make a decision fast'. With over 20,000 electrical fires occurring in UK homes ...

As summer approaches, more of us rely on fans, air purifiers, and other household gadgets to keep cool and comfortable, but plugging them into an extension cord could be a disaster waiting to happen.

Using an extension lead can be a handy solution to make sure all of your household appliances are powered up, but experts warn that some appliances must never be plugged into one. Almost every home in ...

13:04, Mon, Jun 8, 2026 Updated: 13:46, Mon, Jun 8, 2026 Homeowners who rely on extension leads in one room of their home are being urged to reconsider their usage and 'make a decision fast'. With ...

Almost every home in Britain is likely to have one or two extension cords trailing through the kitchen or living room. When you're limited to just a handful of sockets in any given room, it can prove ...