MELAKA: A short circuit is believed to have caused a fire that resulted in the deaths of five family members, including a ...

A ground fault is a type of short circuit where a hot wire comes into contact with a non-current-carrying part of an electrical circuit, like a metal junction box or even an appliance frame.

The Silicon Valley of India seems to be crackling under a hidden menace—short-circuit fires. With an alarming three incidents occurring every two days, the city is witnessing a surge in electrical ...