FREE smoke detectors are being fitted in 130 rented properties in a Ryedale town under a new partnership.
Fitzwilliam Estates has teamed up with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to provide potentially life-saving detectors in its Malton properties.
The fire service is ultimately aiming to install smoke detectors in every household in North Yorkshire.
Tony Dyer, of the fire service, said: "In addition, each tenant will be offered the chance of having a fire risk assessment carried out in their home.
"The purpose of this is to identify any potential fire risks that they may not be aware of and to give advice on how to reduce those risks."
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