Some of these chips, though, don’t have native SPI or I2C interfaces; instead, everything is done through a USI, or Universal Serial Interface module. [Jan] found the stock I2C USI module was a ...

There are also two primary power sources for smoke detectors. The first is the simple battery-operated option. These fire alarms rely on a battery, usually a 9 volt. The second type is hard-wired.

Smoke alarms are an affordable but effective example of a must-have home safety device. Fires happen unannounced, which is why having a fire alarm can be crucial in saving your home from a fire.

The Beckley Fire Department is assisting the American Red Cross in a nationwide campaign to provide free smoke alarms to Raleigh County residents. The aim of the program, called Sound the Alarm ...

Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions. By Delger Erdenesanaa In theory ...

A warehouse fire in Sterling, Virginia, sent black smoke billowing into the sky and triggered a significant emergency response Monday afternoon. Firefighters were called to a facility in the 100 ...

The fire was contained to the first floor. The resident was alerted to the fire from working smoke alarms and got out of the home with their two dogs safely. Longmeadow Fire reports that the fire ...

Wind gusts will be even higher today, smoke will continue to linger, fire weather is a big concern today AND severe weather is possible for some starting this afternoon. Let's break down this ...

Skin can burn with permanent injuries at 160 degrees. The heat given off from a fire can kill. If super heated air is inhaled, it can scorch lungs. The thick, black smoke that is given off from a fire ...

NEWARK, N.J.-- A house fire in Newark sent a woman to the hospital on Sunday. Citizen video shows thick smoke coming from Summer Avenue. Police said the flames started at around 11:30 a.m. in a ...

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