06/13/2026
Working smoke alarms save lives. Most victims of fire die due to smoke and/or toxic gas inhalation because smoke and gas spread faster and farther than heat and flames. Smoke alarms act as an early warning system, alerting people to fire in its early stages. On average, you will have less than 3 minutes to escape a fire once the first alarm sounds.
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