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Smoke coming from an electrical outlet — Oakland, California
Smoke or a burning smell from an electrical outlet is a fire emergency that demands immediate action. It usually means wiring behind the outlet has overheated due to a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or damaged insulation. Turn off the breaker that serves the outlet and call a licensed electrician — do not attempt to use or inspect the outlet yourself, as arcing inside the wall can re-ignite even after power is cut.
Who to call
For this problem in Oakland, call a: Elektricien
Vind een Elektricien in OaklandSymptoms to look for
- Visible smoke or soot marks around the outlet faceplate
- A burning plastic or rubber smell near the wall
- The outlet faceplate is hot or discolored
- A crackling or buzzing sound coming from behind the outlet
- The circuit breaker for that outlet keeps tripping
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