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UW-Madison Gives Away Batteries For Smoke Detectors After Fires

MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Madison officials are urging students to make sure their smoke detectors are working after two recent off-campus fires.

School officials are handing out nearly 2,000 9-volt batteries at the student union on Tuesday to students who live in houses and apartments.

Dean of Students Lori Berquam said that the goal is to have a safe second semester after two tragic fires in November