RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal will launch its statewide "Smoke Alarm Saturday" initiative this weekend.

As part of the initiative, more than 150 fire departments from 62 counties will install free smoke alarms. Participating departments will also offer fire safety education to families, according to the fire marshal's office.

According to the fire marshal's office, more than 4,700 smoke alarms from its grant funds will be distributed in the state. This includes 1,200 smoke alarms donated by State Farm.

The fire marshal's office said the participating fire departments include the following from central North Carolina:

Wake County: • Apex Fire Department • Garner Fire-Rescue • Holly Springs Fire Department • Knightdale Fire Department

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