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

In a house fire, the people inside have just minutes to escape — and their lives can often be saved from properly installed and maintained smoke alarms throughout the home. The National Fire ...

A federal lawsuit claims major smoke alarm brands misled Washington consumers about safety and fire warning effectiveness.

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 ...

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.

As daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, the American Red Cross is urging you to test your smoke alarms while turning your clocks back.“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire ...

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 ...

A late-night house fire in Shelburne heavily damaged a two-family residence on Main Street Monday, prompting a massive mutual ...

Daniel Pope said his apartment has seven fire alarms, and two of them haven’t been operational in over two years.

A brother and sister with special needs died in the fire while another victim remains in critical condition at an area ...

A family in Franklin's Buckingham subdivision evacuated after a hot plate caused a $10,000 fire in their home.