If you install a smoke detector that uses replaceable batteries, you'll need to change these every year. The NFPA recommends installing alarms inside and outside every bedroom and on every level ...

A four-alarm fire at a strip mall in Onset was accidental, likely caused by hundreds of lithium-ion batteries stored in the ...

Decatur Fire and Rescue is getting the word out about a service that allows residents to get a new smoke detector, free of ...

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With simple steps — such as installing smoke alarms, maintaining a safe ... for frayed wires or broken bulbs, and replace damaged strands. Use battery-operated flameless candles for safer ...

For areas affected by an air quality crisis, such as wildfire smoke, change ... detectors regularly, and the U.S. Fire Administration recommends testing them every month. Smoke alarms can be ...

ALTON/GODFREY - Residents of Alton and Godfrey are encouraged to take advantage of a community service program aimed at ...

In 2023, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reported that approximately 78 percent of reported fire fatalities occurred ...

With the prediction of extreme cold in the area for Friday and Saturday, fire officials both in Rowan County and at the State Fire Marshal’s office are encouraging residents to use caution if they are ...

Vector has everything from smart light bulbs to medical alert devices to carbon monoxide and smoke detectors ... “very reliable even in rural areas. Battery backup, internet out, no problem ...

Battery-operated flameless candles provide the same ambiance without the risk of fire,” said a representative of Charlotte Fire Department. “Test your smoke detectors monthly to ensure they are ...