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 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. When fire attacks, a home can become a death trap.
Heat rises, and smoke and deadly gases can race ahead of flames, paralyzing a sleeping person.
Mistakes can cost lives so plan ahead. Plan family drills. Make sure everyone can fit through the window, and that it is low enough for easy access. A fire is a terrifying experience. Without planning, a person could panic, which might spell family disaster.