A fire in the home, have an escape way and get out fast. Call 110 or 998 outside so you ring them and help will be one the way. We want you to learn not to burn. 80% of all house fires break out in the kitchen so when cooking, stay alert, keeping all distractions to a minimum, turn hot handles inward, use the minimum cooking temperature and keep anything combustible away from your cooking surface. Kitchen fire safety is mostly a matter of knowing proper procedures and using good sense.
If a fire breaks out in a pot, carefully slide the lid over the flame. Never through water on a kitchen fire, it will spread the flames and could lead to a disaster. Fire blankets can also be useful especially for oil fires where you can use the blanket to smother flames, but fire safety doesn't stop in the kitchen. It's necessary throughout the home. Keep heaters away from anything combustible, make sure you are using the correct voltage and that the plug and cord are in good condition, make sure all outlets in your water are equipped with ground fault interrupters, use designated storage areas, but don't over load them. In the garage, store flammables away from heat and electrical devices and keep them in their proper containers. At night, candles can provide warm and decorative lighting, but keep them away from children and don't leave lit candles unattended. Use glass or metal candle holders and keep them away from anything that may burn.
When cooking outdoors, keep they grill in the garden away from the porch or kitchen and anything else that could catch fire. Don't discard cigarette butts in the trash. Use wide rimmed ashtrays and never smoke in bed. Smoke alarms can be life savers and there should be at least one alarm on each floor. Test them monthly and keep the batteries fresh. Another valuable household fire protection tool is the fire extinguisher. Be familiar with their types and use. A two kilogram ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher is a good all around household model. Make sure the extinguisher is UL or CE approved.
If a fire breaks out, remove the extinguisher safety pin and position yourself about three meters from the fire. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, but don't aim at burning oil. Save some of the contents in case the fire reignites, but if a fire is too big to handle, call 110 or 998 outside. Wait for help. With planning, factors and common sense, damage from household fires can be minimized or eliminated. It's up to you.
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