I
have seen some perturbing statistics regarding smoke alarms. As many will be
aware, smoke inhalation is often a killer.
The
statistics state that almost 40 percent of battery-powered and 21 percent of
mains-powered alarms failed to activate in residential fires in England in the
past year.
Thus,
those of us with smoke alarms may not be as safe as we thought.
I
would encourage all to have their smoke alarms tested. I would also suggest
that residents give consideration as to whether there are enough smoke alarms fitted
in the home, as one per floor is recommended by experts. Often smoke alarms are
not activated because a fire does not reach the alarm.
Please
be safe.
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