What is the first thing you should do if a fire breaks out in your home or neighbourhood ?
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Solution
Find out the telephone number of the fire service in your area. If a fire breaks out in your house or in your neighbourhood, the first thing to do is to call the fire service.
Try do not to panic,
tell everyone in the house
using your pre-planned escape route, get everyone out of the building as quickly as possible
smoke rises so stay low or crawl on the floor in the cleaner air where it's easier to breathe
don't stop to collect any valuables or possessions
don't stop to look for pets
if possible, close the door to the room where the fire is located and close all doors behind you as you leave (to delay the spread of fire and smoke)
before opening a closed door, touch it with the back of your hand; don't open it if feels warm - the fire will be on the other side