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Smoke alarms should be placed on the ceiling or as close as possible to it because that is the path smoke will travel in a house. New alarms last an average of 10 years, Nolte said.

“Every home needs working smoke alarms on every level, but people aged 65 and over are at greatest risk in a fire. If you or a loved one need help installing or maintaining your smoke alarms ...

Black smoke emerging from the chimney means the world's 1.4 billion Catholics don't yet have a new pope. White smoke means the cardinals have chosen a new leader of the church.

In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked.

Today, thanks to modern chemistry, the smoke is unmistakable—thick black billows for inconclusive votes, or a bright white plume when a new pope is elected.

The smoke’s color is dictated by the particle color, which means white and black colored smoke result from waste products other than carbon dioxide, which is colorless.

In the meantime, the fire company will work with Alarm Tech to arrange one or more dates for residents to pick up free alarms. Originally Published: May 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM EDT ...

Even if resident’s missed today’s event, or need a smoke alarm in general, the City of Norfolk encourages residents to give them a call. The Norfolk Cares line can be reached at 757-664-6510.

Black smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, on March 13, 2013. CREDIT: Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images. picture alliance What makes smoke white?

HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point firefighters raised concerns about the lack of smoke alarms in homes. The firefighters' union said two of their firefighters nearly died in a recent house fire.