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 ...

Many smoke alarms will need replacing in the coming months, 10 years after a change to the state’s fire code, fire officials in Massachusetts said. The state’s Department of Fire Services said that ...

CADILLAC — In 2024, 147 Michiganders lost their lives to fires - one of the deadliest years in a decade. State investigators say many victims were found just feet from their doors, unable to escape in ...

The Red Cross and Utica Volunteer Fire Department will install free smoke alarms and share fire safety tips during a "Sound the Alarm" event in Utica on Oct. 4.This initiative is part of the Red Cross ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The fire department offers free smoke alarm installations as Fire Prevention Month begins. According to the National Fire Protection Association, working smoke alarms reduce ...

If you’ve ever swapped the battery in your smoke detector only to find it still chirping at you, you’re not alone. That persistent beep is one of the most frustrating household mysteries, but there’s ...