The National Fire Protection Association says the risk of dying in reported home structure fires is 55 percent lower in homes with working smoke detectors.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Local fire officials are reminding people to check their smoke detectors.

Louisville Fire was called about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to a home in the 900 block of Palatka Road, which is just off New Cut Road near Iroquois Park. 

Volunteers and members of the Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter helped families as part of a national Red Cross Sounds the Alarm initiative, which plans to install 50,000 free smoke alarms in more than 50 at-risk communities around the country.

Although all items inside the home were lost, the home can be repaired, according to the Bardstown Fire Department Chief. 

Seymour firefighters have responded to seven suspicious fires in two weeks.

Following the death of a man in the Shawnee neighborhood, a councilwoman is making sure residents have what they need to be prepared in case of a fire in their homes.

With winter on its way, fire crews are gearing up for their busiest time of year.