Get Fired Up: 5 Interesting Fire Facts That May Surprise You

While popular movies have created various falsehoods about fires, here is one scorching reality: an astounding 400,000 residential fires happen in the United States every year. Even scarier is that blazing flames are not just caused by burnt food in the oven. These fires are the real deal.

Here are some other interesting and life-saving fire realities you should know:

It Only Takes 30 Seconds for a Fire to Become Difficult to Control

It takes less than thirty seconds for a small flame to turn into a major fire and become very difficult to control. Residential fires can even double in size every minute, and in three minutes, it can spread and start burning everything in sight.

Flames are Not the Leading Cause of Fire-Related Deaths

If one part of your house sets on fire, you can lose consciousness even before the fire reaches you. Unlike what you have seen in films, real fires actually produce a thick black smoke that can obscure your vision and cause nausea, which leads to unconsciousness, and in some cases, death. It only takes minutes for that to happen.

Kids Instinctively Hide Than Flee

Smoke and fire can quickly overcome a child, and they often tend to hide instead of flee when they see it. Parents need to educate their children about fire safety, come up with escape plans, and practice these plans regularly. Teach them to recognize the sound of the smoke alarm as well, so that they are aware and take action during a real fire emergency.

Most Fatal Fires Occur at Night

Most of the deadliest fire incidents occur at night. When you are sleeping, the smoke is unlikely to wake you up, and even if it does, the smoke would have probably spread so great that it makes escaping the flames extremely difficult. A smoke alarm and a fire extinguisher on every floor is your best chance for early warning and successful escape.

It is Not Enough to Have Fire and Smoke Alarms

Fire and smoke alarms are cheap, easy to install, and help save lives. However, these cannot provide all the protection you need in case of a fire emergency. Alarms will alert you, but they do nothing to control the fire. Two things, on the other hand, can provide you the best protection—fire sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers.

With the right knowledge and equipment that really works, you can increase your chances at surviving a house fire. We are the company you can trust when it comes to fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and other products.

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