If the door is hot, use your second exit. If it is not hot, brace your shoulder against the door and open it carefully, being ready to close it if heat or smoke rushes in. If a cooking pan catches fire, cover it with the lid immediately and turn off the burner. Trying to smother a fire any other way can be dangerous. If your clothing catches fire, Stop right where you are, Drop gently to the floor or ground, Cover your face with your hands and Roll .
Smoke rises while clean air stays low near the floor.
So crawl while maintaining contact with the walls as you go to the nearest exit. See your doctor right away about any burns that char the skin, blister, look white or become infected. Have Smoke Detectors installed on every floor in your home. Working Smoke Detectors can provide the early warning critical in giving you enough time to safely escape a burning fire. A slight brush against one could start a clothing fire.