Fire agencies encourage smoke detectors after recent deaths
Smoke alarms – and their early warning – are a good way to reduce the risk of injury or death in a house fire, according to Columbia Basin fire agencies.
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Two people were killed in a Jan. 7 fire in a residence that lacked working smoke alarms, according to city of Moses Lake officials.
MOSES LAKE — Firefighting agencies are encouraging the public to make sure they have smoke alarms installed in their homes after two locals were killed in a Jan. 7 home fire. Grant County Fire District 3 Chief Dave Durfee said sometimes people misunderstand fire risks and fail to take appropriate precautions.
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