Lack of smoke alarms a factor in Winnipeg fire deaths

The Winnipeg house where five family members died in a fire last month had a working smoke alarm, but it was on the wrong floor, fire officials told CBC News.

Prosecutors: Sandusky should stay inside during house arrest

A judge should require Jerry Sandusky to stay indoors during his house arrest because neighbors fear for the safety of children at a nearby elementary school, prosecutors said.

Occupants escape fire in Milwaukie house where alarms failed to sound

Officials said the house had smoke detectors, but they did not sound when the house was on fire.

Northeast Atlanta house fire requires two alarms

Atlanta fire crews called for a second alarm response after flames from a house fire on Kings Court threatened adjacent homes.

Fire proof: smoke alarms put to the test

Does one smoke detector work better than another? Newsfirst and the Lexington Fire Department put several detectors to the test to see if they can handle the heat.