They can be loud, burn very fast, and their smoke can make a room or home very dark. Good escape plans help you get out of your home quickly in case of a fire. The best plans have two ways to get out of each room. If one way is blocked by the fire, you can get out the other way. When escaping, stay low to the floor.
Smoke rises during a fire.
The safest air is down low. You can help your family make an escape plan. The first way out should be a door. Every way needs to be planned and practiced with grown-ups. Before opening any door in a fire, feel it first.