How horrifying all the way around, especially having two fires in such a short span of time. I'm so glad you're safe, and I'm glad you've got the replacement smoke alarms on the way. I'm going to go check mine as soon as I finish typing this.

I've set the alarm off a couple of times, but from cooking smoke, not housefire smoke. I nearly did it last night - London broil in the broiling pan a few minutes too long...the aluminum foil caught flame. Luckily I was working on my computer right here in the kitchen when I notice how smoky it was getting. No alarm, though. Just me. I need to go check those batteries.

And Karen, how very sad for your husband and that woman's family. He might need to call in some kind of counselor for himself and the other people at work.

Roxy