In the Home, and Most Can Be Prevented. That's nearly 10 people a day. Tens of thousands more were injured.
People can survive even major fires in their homes if they get out quickly and stay out.
Rules for Survivors Install and maintain smoke detectors. Make an escape plan and practice it. Consider installing an automatic sprinkler system. When a fire occurs, there's no time for planning. Agree on a meeting place, outside your home where every member of the household will gather after escaping a fire to wait for the fire department.