Each year, more than 4,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are injured in fires, many of which could be prevented.
To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; there is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. Heat and smoke from fire can be more dangerous than the flames. Inhaling the super-hot air can sear your lungs. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy.
For More Information on Fire visit www.fema.gov
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