By Lovely Moral
Fire, as dangerous as it may seem, is also preventable.
Here are the different ways to prevent fire.
- Check the condition of your home’s electrical system
- Unplug your electrical devices that are not in use
- Have a fire extinguisher at home
- Keep your matches and lighter in a secured place, away from children and pets
- After cooking, turn off your gas stoves and gas tanks
- Keep an eye on burning candles
Meanwhile, the following are the most common reasons for fire incidents:
- Electrical overload – This happens when wires are subjected to more current than they are designed to handle. This can result in the wires heating up and melting, which can start a fire
- Unattended cooking – Never leave a stove unattended when cooking
- Leaving candles or cigarette butts – Blow out candles before leaving the house and crush cigarette butts first before disposing them
What to do during a fire:
- Act quickly but calmly, secure important documents
- Dial the firefighters’ hotline
- Make sure every family member is present and accounted for
- Stop, drop, and roll if your clothes catch fire
- Crawl low under the smoke to your exit
– gb
