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By the time you finish reading this, chances are flames will ravage another American family's home. It happens about every 82 seconds. More than 80 percent of all fire deaths occurred at home last year, causing more than $10 billion in property damage. We hope you will find these pages helpful.

Fireplace Safety
Learn how to keep this beautiful feature from becoming a deadly hazard.

Keeping Seniors Safe
Older people are twice as likely to die in fires as younger Americans, but proper planning can prevent most dangers.

Special Needs Require Special Plans
Disabled people face added dangers when it comes to house fires.

Planning Pays Off
Meet an 11-year-old whose home was destroyed (see picture, left). Thanks to her timely homework assignment, her family escaped unharmed. See how you can be just as prepared.

Where do Most Fires Occur?
Find out which room in your home is most susceptible to fire. Plus, see these fire-prevention tips.

Smoke Detector Savvy
Smoke detectors dramatically cut the number of deadly fires. So why aren't more families making sure the devices work properly?




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