Should U Stay Close To Floor Diring Smoke And Fire

Smoke inhalation can be fatal.

Should u stay close to floor diring smoke and fire.

Never take an elevator when leaving a burning building. Local officials may advise you to stay indoors during a smoke event. Hot smoke be it toxic scorching or both rises so keeping close to the floor can help you avoid inhaling or being burnt by smoke that might have already entered the room. It always spirals upwards or sideways if caught in a draft.

It is a natural tendency to automatically use the door but fire may be right outside. Keep windows and doors shut. Eighty percent of those who die in residential fires have first inhaled smoke and other toxic gases. If you do have to go out wear a protective n95 or p100 respirator mask don t rely on paper masks since these don t really filter out smoke.

Instead go directly to the nearest fire and smoke free stairway. If you are close to a wildfire the fire itself as well as heavy smoke and ash can pose serious immediate risks to your safety and health. Mainly because of the smoke. If the room is clear of smoke then you may stand but be careful upon entering any new space to avoid the same danger.

If it is cool and there is no smoke at the bottom or top open the door slowly. Smoke and heat rises smoke rises. If you see smoke or fire beyond the door close it and use your second way out. Everyone should avoid vigorous outdoor and indoor activity.

So u dont sufficate and burn ur lungs from breathing in the smoke. You should be aware that some of the smoke from outdoors can enter your home and make it unhealthy to breathe indoor air too. Close all doors and windows. There is far less smoke near the floor and the visibility is much better.

Watch cigarette smoke for example. In most cases fire fatalities result from victims who have succumbed to smoke inhalation long before burn injuries occur. And the smoke rises so you stay on the floor to avoid breathing in the smoke. In a fire you would die from suffocating before you burn.

Those with respiratory difficulties or heart problems as well as the elderly and young. Wear protective gear outside. Especially don t go out if local advisories recommend that you stay inside. If the door is warm use your second way out.

Post emergency numbers for the fire department 911 near all telephones. The most important rule before all else is to stay low.