watching tv and the parents were in the bed watching tv. >> reporter: the sharps renting the space through the website vrbo. the company telling abc news they do not represent the owner of the condo, and have now "removed the property from our site." the tragedy raising concerns over the safety of vacation rentals. >> the fact is, when you stay in somebody else's home, whether it's a rental, even if you are just visiting friends, you don't get the same safety precautions or protections that you have in a hotel room. >> but this is growing in popularity, and so victor joins us live. because, victor, some authorities are now suggesting that if you are staying in a rental on vacation, that there are precautions you can take? >> reporter: david, some experts say you should go as far as bringing your own carbon monoxide and smoke detector with you when you travel. they also recommend going and checking to see what kind of safety equipment, fire extinguishers or alarms that rental has. david? >> victor, thank you. overseas tonight, we are following what could be a developing headline involving north korean leader kim jong-un. this video, what is reportedly