Keep paint, gasoline, and other flammable liquids stored away from heat, flame, and sparks. Make sure candles holders are heavy, sturdy, and large enough to hold candles upright. Check to see that there's at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home and in or near all sleeping areas. Ask a grown-up to help you push the test button to make sure they're working. Keep all the exits in your home clear of toys, trash, and clutter.
Fire creates thick, black smoke and deadly gases that make it hard to see or breathe.
And because fire can grow and spread very fast, you may have just a few minutes to escape. A home fire escape plan makes sure everyone in your home knows exactly what to do in a fire so you can escape quickly and safely. There are several steps you can take if you become trapped in a room by fire. But before I tell you what they are, you first need to know how to avoid becoming trapped. First, make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, and in or near all sleeping areas.