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Paducah, KENTUCKY- Local Fire Department officials are worried about a growing trend among college students to replace approved smoke detectors with 'Redneck Fire Alarms.' "This is one college prank that is not only not funny but very unsafe," said Deputy Chief Freda Payne. "If your house got hot enough to set off the popcorn it would be too late," remarked the frustrated safety official