Smoke-filled building

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

Stay low. Crawl to the exit. Feel doors before opening. Call 101 outside.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand up or walk upright — the most toxic air is at head height.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use elevators in a smoke-filled building.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT open a hot door — fire may be directly on the other side.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 or 112 after escaping to fresh air.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report your last known location inside and whether others may still be trapped.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If you cannot escape, call from a room with a closed door and signal from a window.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke inhalation requires medical care — symptoms may worsen after you feel better.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone who collapsed in smoke needs immediate ambulance (112).

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Focus on low, fast movement to an exit. Do not stand up to look around.

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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