Crime & Safety
Smoke Alarm, Child Saves Family From Townhome Fire: Howard County Official
A working smoke alarm awoke a child who then called 911 and helped evacuate his family during a townhouse fire Thursday.
HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Firefighters were called to a townhome fire in the 10200 block of Greek Boy Place Thursday morning.
According to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, smoke was rolling out of the third floor of the townhome. The fire involved a mini fridge and had started to spread to items nearby.
A child in the home was woken up by the smoke alarm, called 911 and helped get his family out of the home.
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"This fire could have been much worse had it not been for a child in the home," the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services said. "This story serves as an important reminder of why it’s so essential to regularly talk to your kids about what to do in an emergency. Getting (and staying) outside and calling 911 are two important lessons to consistently share with your children."
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