By JULIE CUNNINGHAM

Photos provided by Turners Falls Fire Department

(Turners Falls, MA) The Turners Falls Fire Department is encouraging residents to double check electrical cords after an issue with an electrical wall outlet caused an issue at a local address. The department was called to the scene when a television started to smoke, at which time an issue with the electrical wall outlet was discovered.

“We are encouraging residents to please take a look at your electrical cords and make sure you do not overload outlets or power strips,” said the department in a recent Facebook post.