Timely Advice to Avert a Tragedy in Your Home

'Tis the season for house fires, say fire officials, and events of the past week have emphasized the importance of fire safety and smoke detectors. that took the lives of three children and their grandparents in Stamford has shaken state residents to the core. Officials say they don't believe there was a working smoke alarm in the home.

However, for a , the smoke detector that alerted the to a fire probably saved their Diana Drive home from complete destruction. 

WTNH news spoke with the Hamden fire chief and got the scoop on fire safety precautions that everyone should know. Check it out to make sure you're doing everything possible to keep your family safe.