...that the death rate per 100 reported home fires is twice as high
in homes without working smoke alarms (1.13) compared to homes with
working smoke alarms (.55). When smoke alarms fail it is most often
because of missing, disconnected or dead batteries.
Did You Know...
...that the most common material first ignited in home
smoking-material fire deaths were mattresses and bedding, upholstered
furniture, and floor covering.