If putting a smoke detector close to the ceiling is important, why not put it right at the peak of a slanted roof? Some people try to do this in lofts, cabins and similar rooms. However ...

Do not place a smoke detector near a window, door leading outside, or near a ventilation duct. A smoke detector should be replaced every 10 years, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

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Homeowner Ken Johnston says he woke up around 5 a.m. to hear his car alarm ... roof area," White Rock Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mike Passas said. More on BC Passas said the home suffered smoke ...

Crews battled the cold and considerable smoke ... A 2-alarm response was called, with mutual aid crews from Reading, Winchester, Burlington, and Stoneham all responding. Despite the cold conditions, ...

Authorities on Tuesday identified a man who died in a two-alarm fire in New Bedford on Monday that may ... they saw heavy fire coming from the first- and second-floors and going through the roof.

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MENTOR, Ohio — The Mentor Fire Department says a smoke detector saved the life of a resident, alerting him that his house was ablaze in the overnight hours on Tuesday. According to the ...

He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home appliances and smart devices including robot vacuums, smoke/CO detectors and air conditioning units.