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Harlingen Fire Department's Sound the Alarm program installs free smoke detectors
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Jake Sellers , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Harlingen Fire Department is working to prevent similar tragedies.
A house fire in Harlingen last year resulted in the loss of two young girls, serving as a reminder of the deadly potential of fires. The Harlingen Fire Department is working to prevent similar tragedies. They are participating in the Sound the Alarm program, which is part of the American Red Cross.
Further details about the program and the department's efforts are available from ValleyCentral, including information about the installation of free smoke detectors through the Sound the Alarm program.
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Category: safety Published: June 18, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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