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electrical fire hazard

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- If too many pieces of equipment are plugged into the same outlet and they're all on at the same time, more current may be running through the outlet than it can handle. When that happens, the wiring or the outlet will overheat and this could potentially create an electrical fire. Overloading is even more of a problem with extension cords. An overloaded outlet can overheat and potentially create an electrical fire. (Courtesy photo)

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