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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire involving electrical wiring, outlets, or powered equipment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sparks, buzzing, or burning plastic smell from outlet or panel.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flames from appliance, wiring, or distribution board.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tripped breakers or flickering lights before fire started.
Scene hazards: Electrocution, Re-ignition, Toxic fumes from wiring
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If the source is plugged in and reachable, pull the plug without touching wet areas.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If at a panel and dry, switch off the relevant breaker or main switch.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If you cannot cut power safely — leave immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate the area if flames spread or smoke is heavy.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Close the door to the room if leaving — slows spread.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 from outside — report electrical fire and whether power is off.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not touch charred equipment even if flames appear out.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 after evacuating — say "electrical fire" and address.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tell them if power is still on or if anyone received a shock.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrician and fire service both may be needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrical fires require professional inspection before restoring power.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone shocked needs immediate medical care even if they feel fine.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use water on electrical fire.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT touch the panel or appliance with wet hands or while standing in water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume fire is out when power is cut — smoldering can restart.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pouring water on a small electrical fire is fine if you stand back
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Water conducts electricity. You can be electrocuted and the fire can spread through splashing.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrocution and spreading fire.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrical fires may re-ignite if power is not disconnected.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Water conducts electricity and can electrocute you while spreading the fire.