smoke alarm

Example Sentences

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There are two main types of smoke alarm tech, says Raman Chagger, principal consultant at BRE, the Building Research Establishment.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Ms Kane agreed it is "vitally important to have a working smoke alarm on every floor of your home and to test them regularly".

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

Edwards heard the smoke alarm going off inside his house.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

Or: We had scarcely begun to cook when the smoke alarm went off.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner