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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flames are coming from the gas stove, burner, or nearby gas connection.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Visible flames at burner, pipe, or regulator.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Roaring sound or smell of rotten eggs (added odorant in gas).
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Heat damage to hose or cylinder nearby.
Scene hazards: Explosion, Gas leak, Flash fire
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn off all burner knobs immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If safe, turn off the cylinder valve or main gas shutoff.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If flames do not stop or gas smell is strong — leave without using switches.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate everyone from the kitchen and home.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Leave doors open as you exit if possible — do not lock in gas.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — From a safe distance outside, call 101 and the gas company emergency line.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not re-enter until professionals declare it safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 from outside — report gas stove fire and possible leak.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Give address and whether cylinder is inside or outside the building.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Alert neighbors to evacuate if gas smell is strong.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Gas fires and leaks require fire service and gas company response.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Burns or inhalation symptoms need ambulance (112).
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT switch lights, fans, or phones on inside — sparks can ignite gas.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use water on a gas fire involving electrical components.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT attempt to move a burning cylinder.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You should open all windows and turn on the exhaust fan during a gas fire
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrical switches and fans can spark and ignite accumulated gas. Turn off gas if safe, evacuate, call from outside.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Explosion from electrical spark near gas accumulation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Gas stove fires may involve leaking LPG or piped gas that can explode if ignited elsewhere.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Gas accumulates at floor level — it is heavier than air in LPG systems.