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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Curtains, sofa, mattress, or other furnishings have caught fire indoors.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
If small, try to put out. If growing, get out. Close door. Call 101 outside.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flames climbing curtains or engulfing furniture.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Thick black smoke and intense heat across the room.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crackling sound and falling burning material.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Mattresses and foam furniture release toxic smoke and can flash over a room quickly.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Curtains act as vertical fuel paths spreading fire to the ceiling.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shout fire warning to others in the home.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If fire is larger than a wastebasket, head for the exit now.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Close doors to the room as you leave if safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate all occupants using the nearest safe exit.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Only attempt extinguishment on a very small fire with clear escape. Furnishing fires grow fast — leave early.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 from outside once evacuated.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report whether mattress foam or gas heater is nearby.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 for burn injuries.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT waste time moving heavy furniture.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use water near electrical outlets involved in the fire.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stay to fight a spreading furnishing fire alone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Beating furniture fire with a pillow puts it out safely
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Beating adds oxygen and spreads embers. Leave if it is beyond very small, or use proper extinguishing method with escape route clear.
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CO alarm
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Your carbon monoxide detector is beeping or alarming.
CO poisoning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — People show signs of carbon monoxide poisoning from heater, generator, or enclosed fire.
Child electrical shock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child has touched an electrical socket, bitten a cord, or pulled a live plug.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Meet outside and account for everyone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 — report furnishing fire and floor/room.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If someone's clothing caught fire, stop-drop-roll immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Furnishing fires often cause hidden smoldering — fire service must inspect.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke inhalation needs medical care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flashover while attempting amateur firefighting.