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Ascension Parish fire chief warns 68 Louisiana fire deaths this year tied to missing smoke detectors; offers holiday safety guidance
Summary
Fire Chief James E. Leblanc told Inside Ascension that 68 people in Louisiana have died in fires this year and that none of those homes had working smoke detectors. He urged residents to install detectors, use generators and space heaters safely, and practice escape routes.
Fire Chief James E. Leblanc told viewers that 68 people in Louisiana have died from fires this year and said none of those homes had working smoke detectors. He urged parish residents to ensure homes have functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and to contact local fire departments for help obtaining and installing them.
Leblanc outlined a series of seasonal precautions: keep space heaters at least 3 feet from combustibles…
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