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National Fire Prevention Week: South Dakota Officials Urge Safety Precautions at Home

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) It’s National Fire Prevention Week across South Dakota. Fire officials are reminding residents to check smoke detectors, watch lithium-ion batteries in devices and tools, and never leave cooking unattended. Spearfish Fire Chief Scott Deaver says proper precautions can prevent disasters at home. Fire Prevention Week runs through Saturday. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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