This is a follow up to some research after an extension cord fire caught me off guard. Don't let this happen to you! Update your AFCI breakers or add one...
Background:
First off, from this link:
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=61255
1) What is an arc-fault?
The UL Standard for AFCIs defines an arc-fault as an unintentional arcing condition in a circuit (wiring). Arcing creates high intensity heat (may exceed 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit) resul