Make a home fire escape plan and rehearse it with your family regularly. Because house fires may start and spread fast, even a little forethought can go a long way.
Fire Safety: The Hard Facts
- Home fires claimed the lives of 268 children in 2017.
- Home fires are responsible for about 80% of all fire-related deaths, as they spread quickly and can leave families with as little as two minutes to flee after an alarm sounds.
- Fires are a worldwide issue, not only in the United States. In 2017, more than 27,000 children died due to a fire or burned around the world.
- Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of death in a reported home fire by 50%.
Top Fire Safety Advices
- Check the smoke detectors. Make sure your smoke alarms work on every level of your home, including within bedrooms and near sleeping spaces. Smoke alerts should be tested
