How to escape in case of fire

There are many accidents in life, including house fire. When this happens, we should pay attention to it and not be anxious, as this will lead to many situations. We should calm down and think carefully about the basic escape route and what we should prepare when escaping. However, there are still many people who do not know the basic methods of escape. So how to escape when a fire occurs?

First, stay calm; then obey instructions and don't run around or crowd; determine which are dangerous places, which are safe exits and fire evacuation passages, and then quickly leave the fire scene through the safe exits and fire evacuation passages.

The correct way to deal with a fire is to stay calm and don't panic, and think of several escape routes in different directions. If the fire is not big, you should immediately use the fire extinguisher nearby to put out the flames.

If the fire is large, you should quickly dial the fire alarm number 119 and ask firefighters to come to support the firefighting. When calling the police, you must clearly state the detailed address, the location of the fire, the burning material, the size of the fire, the name and phone number of the person calling the police.

If you are trapped in a fire and people outside are unaware that someone is trapped, you should wet colorful items around you, such as a red scarf or towel, then stand where people outside can easily see you. Hold up the prepared items with your hands and shake them vigorously to attract the attention of people outside so that they can come and rescue you.

Things to note when escaping: There is too much smoke at the fire scene. It is best to wet convenient items around you, such as towels, clothes, quilts, etc. with water, and cover your mouth to avoid being choked by the thick smoke; or wet something larger with water and put it on your body to avoid ignition and burns when passing through the fire. Never wear a plastic raincoat.

If you catch fire while escaping, do not run blindly to find water to put out the fire. Water from far away cannot put out a nearby fire. You should roll on the ground immediately to put out the flames on your body and then escape.

The best escape route is to take the safety passage and fire evacuation passage. On the floor, it is best to take the stairs and squat as low as possible and escape along the wall to the ground. When going down the stairs, you should hold the handrail to avoid being hit by the crowd.

If there is no way to escape and you have nothing to help you get downstairs, do not jump off the building or take the elevator. Do not hide in the corner of the house or under the bed, hoping for temporary safety, as this will likely result in you being burned to death. Go to the balcony or rooftop to wait for rescue, or choose a room where fire and smoke are difficult to spread, such as a toilet.