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KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the ...

The best practice is to plug appliances and electronics directly into the generator. If you must use an extension cord, make ...

A major winter storm is heading our way this weekend and a lot of people are thinking about getting a generator. Here's what ...

Consumers should immediately stop using male-to-male extension cords, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which said that the products can cause electrocution, fires, and carbon ...

When using generators in severe weather, safety is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire.

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Fire officials are reminding residents to use portable generators safely to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and electrical hazards during cold-weather power outages.