ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Smoke alarm

Okay kiddo, a smoke alarm is a small machine that helps keep us safe from fires. It's something that you might see on the ceiling or wall in your house.

Imagine you're cooking in the kitchen and accidentally leave the stove on for too long, causing smoke to fill the room. Smoke can be very dangerous because it can make it hard to breathe and can even start a fire.

That's where the smoke alarm comes in. When it senses too much smoke in the air, it will make a loud beeping noise to alert you and your family to get out of the house quickly. It's like a superhero that helps keep us safe from fires.

So it's important to make sure that the smoke alarm in your house is working properly by testing it regularly and changing the batteries when needed. And if you ever hear the smoke alarm go off, remember to stay calm and get out of the house right away.