State Fire Marshal Says Smoke Detectors Saving More Lives

State officials say smoke detectors helped save a record number of lives in fires last year, 215 to be exact. The State Fire Marshal says that's up from 185 in 2011, and 145 in 2010. According to a release from the office, most of those saved were people asleep. The state estimates $20 million in property damage for fires with working smoking alarms. Property damage climbs to $46 million for fires with no smoke alarm.