Many home fires start in areas where they may block main exits. For instance, the most likely room in the house for a fire is the kitchen. There were more than 3,000 kitchen fires in Ohio alone in 1989. Frighteningly enough, the bedroom is the third most likely place for fire to start, and most home fires start between eight p.m. and eight a.m. When fire attacks, your home can become a death trap.
Heat rises, and smoke and deadly gases can race ahead of flames, paralyzing a sleeping person.
Plan Ahead Plan your escape routes from each room. Sleep with doors closed. This can help keep fire from spreading. Have fully functional smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Escape ladders for second floors are vital.