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Fire is the second leading cause of unintentional death in the home.
Each year, nearly 3,200 people die in residential fires, and there are more than 390,000 residential fires serious enough to be reported to fire departments. About 90 percent of U.S. households have smoke alarms installed. They should be tested monthly, and the batteries should be replaced at least once a year or when they make a 'chirping' sound. These long-life alarms also should be tested monthly. CPSC has worked to strengthen smoke alarm performance and installation requirements.