No Smoke Detector In Fatal Fire, Firefighters Want To Help

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Firefighters are encouraging you to check your smoke detectors.

There has already been two fires in Vigo County and one person died as a result.

Terre Haute firefighters and paramedics run a non-profit called “Protect The Precious” with a goal to make sure that every home in the city has working smoke detectors.

Through the program, firefighters will bring and install smoke detectors to Terre Haute homes.

You can request one by contacting the fire station in your neighborhood or the American Red Cross.

There’s also an online request form here.