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Smoke Out, Inc.

SMOKE OUT, INC. TO HOST COMMUNITY SMOKE OUT DAY

BOSTON, Mass. — Smoke Out, Inc. is hosting Smoke Out Day on Tuesday, May 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oak Tree Elementary School.

After a string of residential fires in one Boston neighborhood, Smoke Out is hosting an event with the aim of keeping families safe.

In seven of the 10 recent Oak Tree community fires, smoke detectors either failed or were not installed, leaving victims grieving the loss of loved ones and property.

Smoke Out aims to change that.

Smoke Out Day will feature appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog, Smokey the Bear, and a surprise celebrity guest. Other events include free smoke detectors for the first 50 people (one per family), a silent auction to benefit the families affected by the Oak Tree community fires over the last six months, and safety presentations.

Presentations will cover:

• 6 to 6:30 p.m. – Fire Safety
• 7 to 7:30 p.m. – Planning a Fire Escape Route
• 8 to 8:30 p.m. – Protecting your Home and Family

Smoke detectors will also be available for purchase.

“Smoke detectors save lives—period,” said Smoke Out President Lee Williams. “We live in this community, too, and it breaks my heart that neighbors have lost loved ones, homes, and precious possessions unnecessarily. That’s why we’re holding this event—to try to keep it from happening to anyone else.”

“In light of recent tragedies in our neighborhood, this event is too important to miss,” said Fire Chief Rick Ramirez, who will be in attendance. A local fire department truck will also be present.

Light refreshments will be provided.

For more details or educational resources, scan the QR code below or go to www.smokeoutinc.com/events.  

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About Smoke Out, Inc.
Founded in 1978 after a tragic family fire, Smoke Out, Inc. is a family-owned company with a proud tradition of providing smoke alarms to residential and commercial customers for nearly 50 years.

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