Illinois Fire Marshal Urges Safer Charging to Prevent Fires

Fire-safety warning

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is urging residents to follow safe charging practices to help prevent fires. The warning focuses on the risks connected with charging devices and asks the public to take care during the charging process.

Guidance for residents

Residents should follow safety directions issued by the Illinois State Fire Marshal when charging devices. The agency’s message is intended to reduce fire risks in homes and other places where charging takes place.

The warning does not announce a new law or change to state policy. It is a public safety reminder from the state fire marshal’s office.

What residents can do

Residents can review the state fire marshal’s charging-safety guidance and use it when charging devices. The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office remains the relevant state agency for fire-prevention information tied to this warning.

WCSJ News reported on the fire marshal’s message. The report is linked below.