New Hyde Park sixth grader turns scary experience into action with fire safety PSA

Five years ago, a fire broke out at Luke Tamhan's house. A smoke detector saved his family's life.

News 12 Staff

Oct 18, 2024, 12:50 AM

Updated 69 days ago

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A sixth grader from New Hyde Park is hoping to help lower the number of children killed in house fires.
Luke Tamhan is part of a new safety campaign using a song to remind children to get out of a house when they hear a smoke detector go off.
Five years ago, a fire broke out at his house. A smoke detector saved his family's life.
Tamhan says the song has a great message.
"It teaches you to get out of there," Tamhan says. "Don't dilly dally and don't leave any people behind."
The PSA was started by Kidde, a company that makes fire safety products.