Sources of House fires

Dräger Fire Prevention Common Causes of House Fires According to the National Fire Protection Association, one home structure fire was reported every 85 seconds in the United States during 2012. The following illustrates the most common causes, what to do in case of a fire, as well Cause of the fire 1% Pets & others as how to extinguish small fires. Cause of the fire Cause of the fire Cause of the fire (29% Grills 3% Candles Children 5% Cause of the fire Cause of the fire (40% Kitchen Stoves Home Heating (14%) In case of a fire, get yourself and others out of the dwelling first, and then call the fire department. Only attempt to extinguish small fires if it's without risk. Cause of the fire 2 Smoking Faulty Wiring Cause of the fire 6% In Case of a Fire Extinguishing Small Fires Electrical Don't Put out flames Кеер calm! with sand or Electrical Shock use a fire-proof blanket water! Leave the building 5) Get yourself and others out of the Burning Oil or Gas Put out flames with the lid, sand or a fire-proof blanket structure by using the nearest escape Don't use Danger of Combustion water! Notify neighbors as you exit by yelling "fire" Call the fire department or your local emergency Fire Put out flames Danger of Expansion with an extinguis her, water, sand or a fire-proof blanket telephone number Source: http://www.ab.ust.hk/hseo/wh attodo/whattodo.htm Dräger. Technology for Life®