Are your smoke detectors working? When was the last time you tested yours? As the winter season approaches, residents are ...

Harhara also recommends choosing a detector that uses long-lasting lithium batteries. These alarms typically last for 10 ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

An ear-splitting smoke alarm siren is one of the worst midnight surprises. But it's even worse when your detector keeps beeping in the middle of the night but then stops and acts perfectly normal ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Everyone has dealt with a beeping smoke alarm at some point. Ironically, the pesky sound begins whenever ...

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — In 2018, Five young children died after a fire broke out overnight in their apartment in Greensboro. Investigators say the smoke alarm was not working. Since then, the ...

The Hanahan Fire Department is offering a free smoke detector program to help residents stay safe during the holiday season ...

Maryland fire officials urge residents to test smoke alarms and replace old units as daylight saving time ends on Nov. 2.

The Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross, in partnership with students from the University of Arizona College ...