A fuse breaks the circuit if a fault in an appliance causes too much current to flow. This protects the wiring and the appliance from overheating, and possibly starting a fire, if something goes ...

FIRE Crews have issued safety advice after a house fire caused by a fuse box. A spokesperson said: “We were called to a mid-terrace property in Lippits Hills, Langdon Hills today (Sunday 2 March) at 2 ...