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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Residents who are deaf or have trouble hearing in Sarasota County will get specialized fire alarms free of charge. A joint effort between the Sarasota County Fire Department, ...

Shortly after takeoff, a fire broke out in an overhead compartment on an Air China flight. It was apparently caused by an overheated lithium battery. Tropical Storm Melissa update as "catastrophic" ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As of October 1, 2025, citizens with alarm systems are now required to have a valid permit in compliance with the City of Lubbock’s updated False Alarm Ordinance. The Lubbock ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Around 12:15 on Saturday morning, first responders responded to 2501 Market Street due to an automatic fire alarm. According to The Chattanooga Fire Department, their crew ...

Massachusetts fire officials say it’s time to replace smoke and fire alarms purchased a decade ago after a change in fire codes. They urge residents to check the manufacturing date printed on the back ...

Many smoke alarms will need replacing in the coming months, 10 years after a change to the state’s fire code, fire officials in Massachusetts said. The state’s Department of Fire Services said that ...

WESTBOROUGH — A contingent of fire chiefs and the state fire marshal have a common goal: To make smoke alarms an important part of every house. The officials gathered Tuesday, Oct. 7, to drive home ...

A two-alarm fire damaged two buildings in San Francisco's Hayes Valley neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, according to the city's Fire Department. The fire was reported at 1:13 p.m. in the 400 block of ...

Federal inspectors found the courthouse's fire alarm system bypassed daily, posing significant fire safety risks. A broken gas leak sensor in the chiller room was unrepaired for months, risking toxic ...