Beeping or chirping smoke detectors are beyond annoying. Usually, a chirp every 30 to 60 seconds just indicates a low battery. “If it has a 9-volt battery, it needs to be changed,” says Battalion ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s happened to all of us: That annoying low-battery chirp that seems to go off only in the middle of the night, or the smoky dinner dish that trips the sensors. We’re talking ...

HANCOCK COUNTY — At one time, when a home caught fire, those inside might have as long as seven minutes to get out safely. Nowadays, because of the way new homes are built, they might have three ...

OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) -Is your smoke alarm making a chirping noise? That could indicate it needs to be checked out or needs new batteries. Ozark Fire and Rescue has partnered with the American Red Cross ...

A chirping smoke alarm often indicates a low battery. When it happens at night, it could be an environmental issue affecting the device's performance.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland firefighters are sounding the alarm to remind residents to check their own alarms for the national “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” campaign, which is sponsored by ...