is it dangerous to have water leaking through the light fixture?

The water is coming through the light fitting because it has no other way of escaping from the Ceiling. Turn off the Electric and make a couple of holes 6" away from the fitting using a thin screwdriver. This will hopefully draw the water away from the light. Put the Electric back on - but leave that light switched off. If you have a modern Electric Supply board with Overload trips then this will break power to the circuit if the leak becomes severe. You will need to have the Light checked as soon as possible because it will contain trapped water.

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Turn off the breaker that controls that light fixture now. Do, not walk , run... It could start a fire in your house at any given time. The second the water hits both hot and ground at the same time, it can get really really bad. Then as soon as the snow is gone, get if fixed by someone that knows what they are doing... Do not put this one off.

you will be ok if you leave the light off and yes do have it checked out asap,it wont effect the rest of the electrical system unless it starts leaking onto it and if that happens then you'll need a new roof also,and as soon as the light drys out it should be fine,when i said to have it checked out i meant by a roofer not an electrician

Not good.

Problem is water carries dirt which can be conductive enough to heat up & cause fire.

It may just sizzle at first but best to clear the area in case the ceiling plaster or gyp board sags enough to let go.

Had similar problem w/ travelling leaks .

After leaks were fixed ,wiped out the boxes.

Electrician buddy s/ if there was no arcing & the insulation was intact ,

Good to go ,

Best regards

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Yes, it's dangerous. Aside from a possibility of electrocution that water is damaging the ceiling, and supports for the roof.

get yourself on the phone... you have a roof leak! and yes.... water in the fixture is dangerous DONT TURN THEM ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you have either a roof leak or a pipe leak so you are wise to get your stuff out of the way

yes, water and electric don't mix. get looked at by a professional fast.