An electrical emergency can start with something small: a warm outlet, a buzzing panel or a burning smell. Knowing what to do in the first few minutes keeps people safe and limits damage to the property.
Step 1: Get Everyone to Safety
If you see flames or heavy smoke, leave the building and call 911 first. Do not go back inside for belongings and do not use water on an electrical fire.
Step 2: Turn Off Power If It Is Safe
If you can reach the main breaker without touching wet surfaces or damaged equipment, switch it off. If the panel is sparking, hot to the touch or standing water is nearby, stay away and call for help.
Step 3: Do Not Touch Damaged Wiring or Equipment
- Exposed or melted wires
- Outlets or switches that are scorched or hot
- Appliances that smell like burning plastic
- Anything near water after a leak or storm
Step 4: Call a Professional
Once the immediate danger is controlled, call an electrician and describe what you saw, heard or smelled. Details such as which circuits are affected and whether breakers keep tripping help the technician prepare. Need help right now? Call (407) 653-9210 or learn more about our 24/7 emergency electrician service in Orlando.
Signs You Should Call an Emergency Electrician
- Sparking or burning odors
- Repeated breaker trips that reset and trip again
- Partial or complete power loss that is not a utility outage
- Visibly damaged wiring or a damaged service line
- Buzzing, crackling or hot panels
Isisma Electric provides emergency electrical service for residential and commercial properties in Orlando and Central Florida. Availability for a specific address is confirmed when you call. You can also send us your service details for non-urgent work.
