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How to keep your home electrics safe

Nearly 20,000 accidental electrical fires happen in UK homes every year.

Nick Knowles explains when safety checks should be done, how to sort overdue inspections, and the simple fuse box checks you should carry out twice a year.

To watch this with subtitles go to BBC iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 30/04/2026.

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10 minutes