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David Zucker, senior philosophy major, changes the batteries in the smoke detector at this apartment, a common practice that residents should do frequently according to the DeKalb Fire Department.

DeKalb Fire Department provide smoke detectors to residents

By Eric Beesley | January 31, 2011

Local fire departments are offering a way to keep homes safer from fire. According to a press release, the DeKalb Fire Department will be making smoke detectors available to all residents who don't own them and will install them free of charge. "The initial...

Winter fires preventable with safety tips

By Jacqueline Evans | January 26, 2011

The DeKalb Fire Department released winter fire safety tips for the home on Jan. 21. According to the release, 82 percent of all fire deaths occur in the home and deaths caused by winter fires are particularly preventable. The release suggests installing...

Fire causes $1,500 in damages

By Northern Star Staff | October 21, 2010

A fire at 1:10 a.m. Thursday caused $1,500 in damage at 627 Lucinda Ave., according to a DeKalb Fire Department press release. According to the release, the fire units that arrived found burning siding on the front of the structure between the front step...

Small fire breaks out in Star apartments

By Matt Liparota | October 21, 2010

A small structure fire broke out in a Star Properties building around 12:45 a.m. Thursday morning. DeKalb Police on the scene said they weren't sure how the fire started, but that no one was injured. Residents of the apartment that caught fire, located...

Structure fire causes about $15,000 in damages

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2010

About $15,000 in damages was caused by a structure fire in the 1400 block of Cambria Drive. DeKalb Fire Department arrived to the scene at 10:01 p.m., taking 20 minutes to get the fire under control, according to a DeKalb Fire Department press release....