FIRE continues to be a killer in homes across the south but a campaign, backed by Saints star Claus Lundekvam, is bidding to reduce casualties in the county.
Fire Kills has been launched by Southampton Insurance Services, the insurance broking arm of Southampton Football Club, and is a timely reminder to ensure your home is fitted with adequate smoke detectors.
Research has shown that people are twice as likely to die in a fire at home if there isn't a smoke alarm, and Claus is urging everyone to ensure they don't become a statistic.
Southampton Insurance Services is giving away a free fire detector to anyone taking out new household buildings or contents insurance from now until the end of February.
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