Power Boards Killing Victorians

A deadly house fire in Carisbrook claimed the life of 77-year-old Christopher Shaw, believed to have been sparked by an electrical fault in a power board overloaded with computers. This tragic incident is part of a worrying trend — since 2015, 26 deaths in Victoria have been linked to electrical faults, five involving power boards. Fire Rescue Victoria reports over three power board fires per month on average, with risks rising in winter as electricity use spikes. Coroner warns: these fires can strike anyone — and prevention is simple: buy trusted brands, avoid cheap knockoffs, and replace damaged equipment before it’s too late. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fa81cc51048a283