The slogan 'working smoke alarms save lives' rang true on Wednesday morning (Dec. 4) in Lake Country.

Just before 6 a.m., Lake Country fire crews were called out to a fire in the 14000 block of Pelmewash Parkway. 

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In October, as part of Fire Prevention Month, Lake Country fire crews worked with homeowners who were adding attached rooms to their houses and reminded them of the  importance of installing smoke alarms while construction was ongoing. This home was one of the many fire crews attended in October.

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No injuries were reported from the fire.