The reason for the concentration of alarms in or near sleeping areas is obvious: Fires may have a chance to spread before a sleeping resident is aware of them. According to the Fire Administration, ...

Having smoke detectors with working batteries placed throughout your home is an important component of fire safety, but in order for them to be most effective, it also makes a difference where they’re ...

Smoke detectors were not functioning during a firework-related house fire on July Fourth near Buckner that killed two people and critically injured one, officials say, highlighting a danger officials ...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Firefighters are highlighting the importance of smoke detectors, it’s part of National Fire Prevention week. Fire officials say smoke detectors can be lifesaving and serve as ...