What happens next?

How to decide whether it is safe to escape during a fire
Plan your escape route ahead of time.
Fire spreads quickly, and there may be no time during a fire to figure out an escape route.
If bedrooms are on the second floor, be sure an escape ladder is near the window in each room.

Choose from:
[A]. Designate 2 escape routes out of each room. Practice your escape plan and safety rules with children often.
[B]. It may not be possible to get upstairs in a fire if the open windows block the prevailing heat from outside. Check every door you will exit from, and observe your surroundings more closely by watching your walk out the window.
[C]. Run into the kitchen instead of heading out the back. Drive during a fire, as this may make you very safe, while also costing time.
[D]. Or, if you are frightened of window escape routes, plan on climbing into a closet if there is one. A large fire can quickly overpower your escape route, so it is important to know your escape route beforehand.
[A].