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flag Arkansas had a record 50 fire deaths in 2025, with officials blaming lack of working smoke detectors.

flag Arkansas recorded a record 50 fire-related deaths in 2025, the highest since 2016, with officials citing lack of working smoke detectors as a major factor. flag The State Fire Marshal’s Office says detectors can boost survival by 60% and warns residents have just two to three minutes to escape. flag Arkansas’s fire fatality rate exceeds the national average. flag Officials urge installing detectors on every level, testing monthly, replacing batteries yearly, and updating units every decade. flag They also recommend creating and practicing a fire escape plan with two exits per room, a safe meeting spot, and accommodations for people with disabilities. flag Residents are reminded to never re-enter a burning building and to call 911 after escaping.

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