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

And whatever happened, he said, something in the smoke alarm “flipped this switch” in Moose.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

She usually wails louder than a smoke alarm.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall