Inhaling smoke can cause rapid and severe lung damage. In addition, the particles contained in smoke obscure light and vision, and severely irritate the eyes. Suffocation - A fire consumes the oxygen essential to human survival. Heat - Heat from fire, which can quickly exceed 1000 E Fahrenheit, can cause unconsciousness in minutes, as well as severely burning exposed tissue and damaging the body by overall heat stress. Don't Let Curiosity Start a Fire Practice fire prevention at home.
Unattended children increase risk of fire play.
Recognize and discuss your child's natural curiosity about fire. Permit use of fire only with adult supervision. Keep matches and lighters out of site and reach. Use only child resistant lighters. Use and dispose of smoking materials responsibly.