Home Fires

2/28/2018 (Permalink)

Did you know that each year more than 12,600 people are injured in home fires in the United States? It is important to be prepared and know the facts about home fires.

• Home fires can be prevented.
• Fire is fast. In two minutes, a fire could kill you. In only five minutes, a whole house can be engulfed in flames.
• Fire is very hot! However, heat and smoke have the potential to be more dangerous than the flames.
• Hot air can burn your lungs and fire produces poisonous gas that can make you sleepy and unable to escape.
• Fire is very dark. This can make it difficult to find your way out of your house during a fire.
• Fire is deadly! Fire uses up oxygen you need to breathe.

You can always be prepared to prevent deadly fires in your home. Just taking a few precautions can help save you and your family.

These fire facts were found on www.ready.gov!