smoke alarm

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But, take note: any certified, working smoke alarm is better than nothing.

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

As a pan full of oil starts to spit, I worry about the smoke alarm, but I needn't bother.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

She usually wails louder than a smoke alarm.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall