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25% of smoke alarms failed in UK home fires, prompting officials to urge monthly testing and proper maintenance to reduce fire deaths.
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to test smoke alarms after data showed 25% failed in home fires during 2023/24, with 180 fire-related deaths reported in English homes by March 2024.
Officials say working alarms reduce fire death risk by up to 12 times.
Residents are advised to test alarms monthly, install them on every level, replace batteries annually—even in mains-powered units—and create and practice escape plans.
Free online safety checks are available at safelincs.co.uk/hfsc, and those needing help can call 0800 032 1155 for a free home visit.
The key message: get out, stay out, and call 999 in a fire.
El 25% de las alarmas de humo fallaron en los incendios domésticos del Reino Unido, lo que llevó a los funcionarios a instar a realizar pruebas mensuales y un mantenimiento adecuado para reducir las muertes por incendios.