Furniture fire

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

If small, try to put out. If growing, get out. Close door. Call 101 outside.

Step 1: Alert everyone and prepare to leave — furnishing fires spread fast
Step 2: If very small and you have an exit path, use water or extinguisher on fabric only if not electrical
Step 3: If fire grows beyond arm's reach — get out and close the door
Step 4: Call 101 from outside
Step 5: Do not re-enter for belongings

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT waste time moving heavy furniture.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use water near electrical outlets involved in the fire.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stay to fight a spreading furnishing fire alone.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Furnishing fires often cause hidden smoldering — fire service must inspect.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke inhalation needs medical care.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Only attempt extinguishment on a very small fire with clear escape. Furnishing fires grow fast — leave early.

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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