No working smoke detectors were found in the house, he said.

People can also make sure that their house has working smoke detectors.

The first commercial smoke detectors came to market in 1974.

Residents who would like a smoke detector should call 664-4401.

"The thing I can't understand is we heard no smoke detectors going off," he said.

He said there were no smoke detectors in the apartment.

At least one smoke detector is located on every floor of my home.

"The only thing that would have helped the other two kids was if the smoke detectors were working," he said.

There are smoke detectors in 85 percent of all homes.

Finally, be sure your home is equipped with a working smoke detector on every floor.