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Smoke detectors - a guide to their importance

There is evidence that there is a drop in the number of fatalities from domestic fires with an increase in smoke alarm ownership. Affordable, simple to install, and easy to maintain, smoke alarms give a loud signal when activated by a concentration of smoke particles. Having a fully maintained smoke alarm gives you vital early warning.

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