Fire Facts

What do you REALLY know about fire? Be aware of fire facts, myths and realities to protect the ones you love.

MYTH 1:
It won't happen to me.

MYTH 2:
Pets can sense danger and usually escape a fire.

MYTH 3:
Fire spreads slowly and takes a long time to get out of control.

MYTH 4:
Leaving the kitchen briefly while food is cooking is safe.

MYTH 5:
Most fires happen in industrial buildings and wooded areas.

MYTH 6:
Most children know not to play with matches.

MYTH 7:
Kids will instinctively run from fire and escape a burning home.

MYTH 8:
Small, decorative candles do not pose a real fire risk.

MYTH 9:
In a fire, the flames are the greatest threat.