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“Our assignment was we need to check our smoke detector, so we can see if it works in case we have a fire, and you always need a door,” said Alanna Watkins, one of the program participants. “You don't want to live in a basement or attic if you don't have a door. And you have to have a plan, so when you have a sleepover with your friends, you have to tell them where to meet up if you have a fire.”

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It's the time of year when we sit together with family, and remember what we are thankful for, but there are things you should know so you can properly cook that Thanksgiving turkey, and not your home. While you are finalizing your plans for Thanksgiving, make sure that you have safety in mind as well. Our Sartaj Singh has more on common Thanksgiving fire safety tips that often get overlooked. 

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Rechargeable Lithium batteries are in laptops, cell phones, toys, and even cars. You can’t get away from them and many people are all guilty of not charging them safely. The Lima Fire Department is urging people to make sure they use the factory-provided charging cords and adapters and not to use cheap replacements which could cause a fire.