POWELL, Wyo. (AP) -- A preliminary investigation blamed an electrical appliance for fire at a Northwest College dormitory that displaced about 100 students.

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CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A small electrical appliance caused an accidental fire at the Ivystone Apartments in Greenbrier on Thursday. At approximately 11 a.m., ...

The best way to protect yourself from an appliance-related fire is to avoid running your appliances overnight and when you’re out of the house. You can also reduce the risks associated with faulty ...

Appliances such as washers or dyers, microwaves, space heaters, and even hair dryers are particularly susceptible to overheating in an extension cord, because there's already a high power demand.