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A resident in Lower Hutt narrowly escaped a house fire due to a smoldering floor and beams under her fireplace, despite her wood burner being out. The smoke alarm didnt go off, highlighting the importance of smoke alarms as the first line of defense. Fire and Emergency New Zealand recommends smoke alarms in every bedroom, living room, and hallway. Heating-related fires increase by 29% during winter, emphasizing the need for safety measures such as keeping flammable items away from heaters and regular servicing of wood burners.

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