Fire escape method, 5 principles to remember

The harm caused by fire to people is immeasurable. When encountering a fire, you must remain calm, prevent smoke and fire, try to escape from danger, and display distress signals as soon as possible. Do not miss the opportunity to escape because of greed for money.

1. Stay calm: Choose the best self-rescue plan based on the actual situation of the fire, and never panic. Most of the fire survivors remained calm and did not shout or scream. Instead, they calmly and quickly chose the best self-rescue plan based on the intensity of the fire and the type of house, and achieved the best results.

2. Prevent smoke and fire: This is very critical. When the fire has not yet spread to the room, close the doors and windows, block the gaps, and prevent smoke and fire from entering. If you find that the doors and walls are hot, it means that a fire is approaching. At this time, do not open the windows or doors. You can seal them with wet quilts and keep watering them. At the same time, cover your mouth and nose with a wet towel folded into 8 layers. If you can't find a wet towel, you can use other cotton fabrics instead. The smoke removal rate is 60% to 100%, and it can filter out 10% to 40% of carbon monoxide. In addition, you should lower your head, stay close to the ground, and try to leave the fire scene to avoid the poisonous smoke in the air.

3. Try to escape from danger: Residents at the lower level should naturally rush out. If the fire in the corridor is not serious or there is no danger of collapse, the residents upstairs can wrap themselves in wet blankets, non-plastic raincoats, etc. and rush down the stairs quickly. If the corridor is blocked by fire and cannot be passed through, you can slide down the drainpipe on the wall or use a rope to jump down from the balcony one floor at a time.

4. Display distress signals as soon as possible: In case of fire, calls are often not easily heard. You can use a bamboo pole to hold up bright clothing and shake it continuously. Red is best, but yellow or white is also acceptable. You can also use a flashlight or continuously throw soft objects such as clothes that are not likely to hurt people out of the window, or knock on basins, pots, bowls, etc.

5. Do not miss the opportunity to escape danger due to greed for money.