House on fire? Here's what to do next!

House on fire? Here's what to do next!
  • Know how to safely operate a fire extinguisher

  • Remember to GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency phone number.

  • Yell "Fire!" several times and go outside right away. ...

  • If closed doors or handles are warm or smoke blocks your primary escape route, use your second way out.

  • If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your exit. Close doors behind you.

  • If smoke, heat or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with doors closed. Place a wet towel under the door and call 9-1-1. Open a window and wave a brightly colored cloth or flashlight to signal for help.

Source: U.S Fire Adminstration

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