A lamp cord sparks and catches fire. The campfire in your backyard has spread to a nearby bush. If you were to use the same type of extinguishing method for each fire you could end up with worse trouble on your hands.
Fires can be nightmares wherever they occur.
They can be costly, take lives, destroy property, burn irreplaceable items, and injure people. Fires can happen anywhere and without warning, so it is good to be prepared for them. The most critical time during a fire is when it first breaks out. The response during a fire s first several minutes can make the difference between a minor scare and a catastrophe. The most important steps are calling the fire department and using the appropriate fire extinguisher or extinguishing method.