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Fire: get out and call 911

Get everyone out, close doors behind you, call 911 from outside, and never go back in.

  • 1 to 3 min
  • 5 steps
  • Every step animated
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5 steps

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  1. Shout so everyone wakes up, then leave by the nearest way out. Leave everything behind.

    In smoke, stay low and crawl under it.
  2. Touch the door with the back of your hand. If it's hot, keep it shut and use another way out.

    A hot door means fire on the other side.
  3. Shut each door as you go. A closed door slows the fire and the smoke.

  4. Once you're out, call 911. Meet at one spot outside so you know everyone made it.

  5. Don't go back in for anything or anyone. Tell the firefighters if someone is still inside.

    Wait until the fire department says it's safe.

What you need

  • Your phone, to call once you're outside

Call a pro if

  • There's fire, or smoke you can't explain: call 911 from outside
  • Someone is still inside: tell 911 and the firefighters right away
  • Once the fire department leaves, a pro checks the damage before you use power, gas or water

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