A reminder from the LaSalle Fire Service that having working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the home isn't only a good idea, it's the law.
A new campaign called 'It's On You' has been launched and Chief Dave Sutton says firefighters are going to homes and businesses to make sure they comply. "I think we're pretty proud of our percentage rate of about 85-percent of the homes that we visit in day to day business or for emergency calls are compliant with working CO detectors and smoke alarms."
Failure to comply can result in a $360 ticket or a fine of up to $100,000.
Fire claimed the lives of 100 Ontario residents in 2016.