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Make Sure Your Smoke Alarm Is Properly Maintained

usagov:

A working and properly maintained smoke alarm could significantly increase your chances of surviving a fire in your home.

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thedailyfeed:

Devastating scenes from the massive wildfire burning its way across Colorado.

In just two days, the fire — some 15 miles west of Fort Colllins — has torn up more than 37,000 acres, destroyed at least 118 buildings and forced hundreds from their homes. One death has been reported, but authorities refused to confirm whether the victim was a person reported missing from a house that burned.

msnbc:

A wildfire burning in the Gila National Forest consumed nearly 20,000 more acres in a day and is now, by far, the largest blaze on record in New Mexico, a fire incident spokesman told msnbc.com.
Image:  Andrea Martinez  /  Gila National Forest

msnbc:

A wildfire burning in the Gila National Forest consumed nearly 20,000 more acres in a day and is now, by far, the largest blaze on record in New Mexico, a fire incident spokesman told msnbc.com.

Image:  Andrea Martinez  /  Gila National Forest

suitep:

A wildfire that forced authorities to temporarily close a section of U.S. Highway 34 east of Yuma County, Colo. This wildfire caused at least a half-million dollars’ worth of damage on Colorado’s plains was sparked by a power line snapped by strong winds. Tony Rayl/Yuma Pioneer via Associated Press

suitep:

A wildfire that forced authorities to temporarily close a section of U.S. Highway 34 east of Yuma County, Colo. This wildfire caused at least a half-million dollars’ worth of damage on Colorado’s plains was sparked by a power line snapped by strong winds. Tony Rayl/Yuma Pioneer via Associated Press

Do you know Wilshire the Fire Dog? He was adopted by LAFD Fire Station 29 and has since gone on to super-stardom. He’s been on shows like The Dog Whisperer and Are Your Smarter Than A 5th Grader? and in films like Quarantine. He’s always eager to show support at all of the awesome LAFD events throughout the year and teach kids about fire safety.

Do you know Wilshire the Fire Dog? He was adopted by LAFD Fire Station 29 and has since gone on to super-stardom. He’s been on shows like The Dog Whisperer and Are Your Smarter Than A 5th Grader? and in films like Quarantine. He’s always eager to show support at all of the awesome LAFD events throughout the year and teach kids about fire safety.