25%的烟雾警报器在英国家庭火灾中失灵,促使官员敦促每月进行测试和适当维护,以减少火灾死亡人数。 25% of smoke alarms failed in UK home fires, prompting officials to urge monthly testing and proper maintenance to reduce fire deaths.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Survey Service敦促居民在2023/24年间25%的家庭火灾失灵后, 测试烟雾警报, 2024年3月英国家庭有180起与火灾有关的死亡报告。 Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to test smoke alarms after data showed 25% failed in home fires during 2023/24, with 180 fire-related deaths reported in English homes by March 2024. 官员说,工作警报会减少火灾死亡风险多达12次。 Officials say working alarms reduce fire death risk by up to 12 times. 建议居民每月测试警报,在每个级别安装警报器,每年更换电池——即使在主动力装置中也是如此——并制订和实行逃生计划。 Residents are advised to test alarms monthly, install them on every level, replace batteries annually—even in mains-powered units—and create and practice escape plans. Safellincs.co.uk/hfsc提供免费的在线安全检查,需要帮助的人可致电0800 032 1155, 接受免费的家访。 Free online safety checks are available at safelincs.co.uk/hfsc, and those needing help can call 0800 032 1155 for a free home visit. 关键信息是:出去,出去,在火灾中呼叫999。 The key message: get out, stay out, and call 999 in a fire.