Clothes on fire

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Stop. Drop. Roll. Cool burns with water. Call 112.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT run — running makes clothing fire worse.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pull burning clothing over your head — smother in place or roll.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT apply butter, toothpaste, or ice to burns.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 after flames are out — clothing fires cause serious burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say "clothing fire, burns to [body area]" and your location.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep burned areas under cool water while waiting if possible.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All significant burns from clothing fire need emergency medical care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke inhalation from burning synthetic fabric requires evaluation.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stop-drop-roll is the priority. Helpers smother with coat or blanket — never slap at flames.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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