smoke alarm
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But, take note: any certified, working smoke alarm is better than nothing.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
Chagger was able to deal with the fire safely and says he recommends putting a smoke alarm in the same room as a tumble dryer.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
And whatever happened, he said, something about the smoke alarm “flipped this switch” in Moose.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
It was a nice night in Dallas, so he had the doors and windows open and some smoke drifted into the house, setting off the smoke alarm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2025
I grabbed Nana by the crook of her arm and led her out of the way while Mom threw open the oven door, releasing a gob of smoke that immediately set off the smoke alarm.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
