Smoke alarm save in Maine reinforces importance of installation ahead of Fire Prevention Week

Smoke detectors were credited with reducing the potential damage in a Maine apartment building on Wednesday, September 23, according to the Kennebec Journal. “There is no doubt that if detectors were not in place that this would have been a much more significant fire,” said Fire Chief Roger Audette. “I cannot say enough about smoke detectors.” The chief said that there were no injuries and only minimal damage in the area of the fire. The improper disposal of a candle in a trashcan led to the ignition that set off the alarm, and firefighters were able to respond within minutes...