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BC Hydro warns of Halloween electrical risks after survey shows unsafe practices and 11% of winter fires linked to electricity.
BC Hydro is warning British Columbians to prioritize electrical safety during Halloween, as a survey reveals widespread risks: over 60% don’t worry about electrical safety, nearly 40% use non-outdoor-rated decorations, and many place cords near water or walkways.
Half don’t check extension cord ratings, 35% ignore wattage limits, and about 20% believe electrical fires are too rare to concern them.
A fire commissioner report found 11% of structure fires from October to December 2024 were electrical.
The utility urges avoiding power lines, using outdoor-rated equipment, not daisy-chaining cords, and unplugging displays when leaving home or sleeping.
BC Hydro advierte de los riesgos eléctricos de Halloween después de que la encuesta muestra prácticas inseguras y el 11% de los incendios de invierno vinculados a la electricidad.