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Free smoke alarms to save lives after Freckleton fire | Free smoke alarms to save lives after Freckleton fire |
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Every fire station in Lancashire has been giving out free smoke alarms to the public and urging people to check their alarms are working. | Every fire station in Lancashire has been giving out free smoke alarms to the public and urging people to check their alarms are working. |
It follows a house fire which killed three young children and their teenage brother in Freckleton on 8 January. | It follows a house fire which killed three young children and their teenage brother in Freckleton on 8 January. |
The house on Lytham Road had smoke alarms but initial investigations suggest they were not working. | The house on Lytham Road had smoke alarms but initial investigations suggest they were not working. |
Lancashire's chief fire officer said he wanted to use the tragedy to prevent other people dying. | |
'Raise awareness' | 'Raise awareness' |
Peter Holland said: "Every firefighter in Lancashire was devastated by the tragedy and we really do want to make a real difference and stop other people dying from fire. | Peter Holland said: "Every firefighter in Lancashire was devastated by the tragedy and we really do want to make a real difference and stop other people dying from fire. |
"It is a real shame it takes tragedies to raise people's awareness but we have a duty to take advantage of that. | "It is a real shame it takes tragedies to raise people's awareness but we have a duty to take advantage of that. |
"And actually for the memories of the young people dying, it would be really good if we could stop other people dying." | "And actually for the memories of the young people dying, it would be really good if we could stop other people dying." |
As well as free smoke alarms, stations will be open from 11:00 GMT to the public offering advice about cutting down the risks of a fire. | As well as free smoke alarms, stations will be open from 11:00 GMT to the public offering advice about cutting down the risks of a fire. |
Reece Smith, 19, four-year-old twins Holly and Ella, and Jordan, two, died in the blaze at a converted bungalow. | Reece Smith, 19, four-year-old twins Holly and Ella, and Jordan, two, died in the blaze at a converted bungalow. |
An 18-year-old man, Dyson Allen, has been bailed pending further inquiries on suspicion of murder in connection with the blaze. | An 18-year-old man, Dyson Allen, has been bailed pending further inquiries on suspicion of murder in connection with the blaze. |
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