This prevents someone from re-entering the burning house and searching for a loved one who's safely outside. If you're in a high rise building and the fire doesn't pose an immediate threat, at least one safety expert says to stay where you are, open the window a bit and wave a bed sheet so rescuers can come to you. Some deaths have been caused by smoke that fills stairwells. Of course, experts warn never take an elevator because the power could go out, trapping you. In any emergency situation staying calm and thinking logically can save lives.
Every situation calls for a unique response.
Making sure everyone in your family knows ways to avoid causing a fire, and what to think about if there is one, is the best way to avoid being on the six o'clock news. You may link directly to this page. Not responsible for errors or omissions.