At a press conference on Wednesday, Fire Chief Christopher Norris held up a piece of mangled piece of metal and plastic. The unrecognizable melted mess was the remnants of a melted, battery-less smoke ...

A change in fire safety codes in Massachusetts 10 years ago means that a wave of smoke alarms is nearing the end of their useful lifespans. Fire officials in the state are warning residents that due ...

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If you’ve bought a smoke alarm from Amazon recently, you may want to double-check that it actually meets U.S. safety standards. The Wirecutter recently uncovered that several of the best-selling smoke ...

Home improvement giant Home Depot (HD) cannot catch a break lately. Word recently emerged that a smoke detector theft ring in Florida that had been targeting the company was recently broken up, with ...

Installing a smart water sensor can save you a lot of money and hassle. The best leak detectors we've tested immediately alert you to issues and even shut off your home's water supply. I’ve been ...

They're absolutely vital for your safety – but when was the last time you checked your smoke alarm? According to our home maintenance experts, now, in October, is the perfect time to do so, ...

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It will feel chilly for Halloween, but milder air moves in early next week. SATURDAY: Partly sunny and breezy with up to 30 mph gusts possible. Overall, it's a pleasant first ...