PEOPLE are being urged to stay safety-conscious and fit a smoke alarm.
The issue was raised at a meeting of Stockton Home Safety Association, chaired by Councillor Ann McCoy.
"It is crucial that people realise just how important smoke alarms are when it comes to reducing deaths and injury due to domestic fires," said Coun McCoy.
"But people need to be aware that the alarms have to fitted correctly and maintained in good working order.
"All it needs is a regular check to make sure the battery is working and in no circumstances should the battery be removed."
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