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What is the first thing you should do if a fire breaks out in your home or neighbourhood ?

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  • 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

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