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Fire and EMS crews in Prince George County are reminding residents the importance of having working smoke detectors after responding to residential fire on July 26.

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Fire officials emphasize that smoke detectors are especially critical during nighttime fires when families may be asleep and unaware of danger.

Working smoke alarms allow occupants to get outside their house during a fire, firefighters say.