Hidden Hazards Of The Holidays
By: Jocelyn Tovar, KARK 4 NEWS
Updated: November 16, 2012
Chief of Pine Bluff Fire Department, Shauwn Howell, said you can reduce your risk by avoiding the use of alternative methods like, stoves and ovens, to heat your home and of course using caution when getting into the Christmas spirit.
"We want everyone to enjoy the holidays," said Chief Howell. "We all enjoy the lights but we want to do it safely."
Experts like Ed Carrington said electrical wiring in older homes can't withstand the over consumption newer technologies demand.
"It's going to all overheat," said Carrington."Go back into the wall and cause a tremendous heat hazard and something will catch on fire."
Overcrowded power strips with too many extension cords plugged in can overload, we've all seen it.
A serious problem made trivial in movies like christmas vacation, but something they warn is no laughing matter when translated to real life.
"We want everyone to enjoy the holidays," said Chief Howell. "We all enjoy the lights but we want to do it safely."
Experts like Ed Carrington said electrical wiring in older homes can't withstand the over consumption newer technologies demand.
"It's going to all overheat," said Carrington."Go back into the wall and cause a tremendous heat hazard and something will catch on fire."
Overcrowded power strips with too many extension cords plugged in can overload, we've all seen it.
A serious problem made trivial in movies like christmas vacation, but something they warn is no laughing matter when translated to real life.
