Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ...

North Carolina recorded 159 civilian fire deaths in 2025, reversing a downward trend. State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor says prevention efforts have been pinched by a delay in federal funding.

Which smoke detector is best? Nothing is more important than your family’s safety. The National Fire Protection Association recommends installing smoke detectors outside of every sleeping area and on ...