CHILDREN across Merseyside could be living in an electrical danger zone.

Figures released for Child Safety week show children are at risk of electrical fires caused by overloading plug sockets.

Almost 79% of children across Merseyside have a TV and computer and one in three have mobile phones on charge in their room.

Insufficient plug sockets often mean children overload sockets increasing fire risk.

Phil Buckle, director of charitable affairs at the Electrical Safety Council, said: "We tend to be complacent about the dangers of electricity but every year in the UK around 30 people are killed and thousands injured through electric shock or fire.

"With computers, games consoles, mobile phones and a variety of multi-media equipment commonplace even for primary school-age children, the average child's bedroom could potentially contain more electrical appliances than almost any other room in the house.

Mr Buckle added: “Parents need to be aware that with so many electrical appliances surrounding their children, the risks today are much greater than when they themselves were children.

“We’re urging parents to be alert to the dangers to minimise the risks.”