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Kids will instinctively run from fire and escape a burning home |
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When children see smoke or fire, they often try to hide instead of flee. Smoke can overcome a child very quickly. Parents need to teach children fire safety and escape plans, and practice with them regularly. As well, test the smoke alarm with your children present so they can recognize the sound, as studies show this can help them wake up in a real emergency! |
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Small, decorative candles do not pose a real fire risk |
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Candle fires have nearly tripled from a decade ago. Even a small candle can start a major fire. NEVER leave candles unattended. |
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In a fire, the flames are the greatest threat |
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Unlike fires you may have seen on television or in films, real fires produce large amounts of thick, black smoke that obscures vision, causes nausea and may lead to unconsciousness and death. Smoke is full of toxic by-products, including carbon monoxide. These poisonous gases are responsible for most deaths and injuries in fires, not the actual flames. |
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