Overworked Power Strip Caused Pontiac, Michigan Blaze

    July 30, 2003
    A power strip used to energize a window air conditioning unit caused a blaze in Pontiac that killed a family Tuesday night
    A power strip used to energize a window air conditioning unit caused a blaze in Pontiac that killed a family Tuesday night

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