How to Escape a Building on Fire?

Everyone needs to know what to do if a fire occurs. If you hear a smoke alarm or discover a fire:

try not to panic

tell everyone in the house

use your pre-planned escape route to get everyone out of the building as quickly as possible

smoke rises, so stay low or crawl on the floor in the cleaner air where it’s easier to breathe

do not stop to collect any valuables or possessions

do not stop to look for pets

if possible, close the door to the room where the fire is located and close all doors behind you as you leave (to delay the spread of fire and smoke)

before opening a closed door, touch it with the back of your hand; do not open it if it feels warm – the fire will be on the other side

Do not go back into the building:

find somewhere safe near the building and wait for the fire service to arrive

if someone is still inside the building, tell the fire service and give details

by going back into the building, you’ll prevent the fire service from doing what they need to do and put your own life at risk too

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