Saved by smoke alarms.....

A house in our neighbourhood was completely destroyed by fire last night. The family was able to escape only because their smoke alarms woke them up.

I hope this picture encourages you to test your smoke alarms and check your house for fire hazards. It took less than an hour for this house to be totally gutted. Test your alarms today.

[Styru]

I'm sure it's a picture you would have preferred not to be in a position to take - but it is a superb shot.

[ladyjane]

Wow. That's a great shot - sorry for the family's loss, but thank goodness for the smoke alarm.

[Roy Banks]

Great shot! Unfortunate opportunities...

[J. Voorberg]

@styru thanks Styru..I hesitated to even post this shot but then again photography can't be just about sunsets and flowers.... I felt the message was important ..tks

[J. Voorberg]

@ladyjane thanks Ladyjane....

[J. Voorberg]

@oneheadlight thanks Roy.appreciate your comment.

[katy]

Awesome photo to bring home the point, Jay. Very tastefully done!

[J. Voorberg]

@grammyn appreciated Katy....

[Cindy McFarland]

Terrible thing to happen, but it's a great capture, Jay.

[J. Voorberg]

@cindymc appreciate that..tks Cindy

[Liane]

wow, so glad that the family is safe. Great picture to remind us all of such an important and easy thing to do!

[J. Voorberg]

@lfrans tks Liane..glad you posted that comment

[Meg]

that's too bad....hope things improve for them quickly...

[J. Voorberg]

@megmills tks Meg..

[Mark Mywerds]

Great shot. Awful for the family. I'll be checking our alarms asap.

[J. Voorberg]

@4umfreak excellent..tks Mark