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20 die from fires in Indiana during first five weeks of 2023

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According to the recent data from the Indiana State Fire Marshal, six people died in residential fires in Indianapolis in January of 2023. The number of people who have died in fires statewide since the beginning of 2023 stands at 20. The fire fatalities in the state of Indiana in 2022 reached 71. The State Fire Marshal, Stephen Jones, has pointed to the lack of smoke detector usage as the main reason behind many of these fatalities.
In Indiana, state law requires homes to have working smoke detectors on every floor and it is recommended that the batteries are changed twice a year. Jones mentions that 30 years ago, homes were constructed using wood, but now the use of “laminated woods” has increased, which is made of pressed and glued wood and is not as fire-resistant as traditional wood.
Jones is urging homeowners to take preventive measures to reduce the risk of fire fatalities. He recommends cleaning chimneys before the cold weather sets in and having a ladder handy to evacuate safely in case of a fire. Jones also mentions that the Indianapolis Fire Department can help residents install smoke detectors or provide new ones for free if they can’t afford them.
Jones has a deep connection to the fire fatalities and their impact on families and communities. He recalls his experience visiting two homes where seven people died, and the sight of toys in the yard without any children to play with them touched him deeply. He hopes that by spreading awareness about smoke detectors and fire safety, he can prevent more families from experiencing such devastating loss.

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