Recently, Jinhua, Zhejiang
A fire broke out at about 3 a.m. on the second floor of a residential area
Fortunately, the woman in the room
Climb out of the escape window of the burglar-proof window in time
Successfully rescued
Firefighters arrived at the scene and found out
The fire started in the living room on the second floor
The fire blocked the escape route
The woman used the escape window to wait by the window for rescue
According to the situation on site
Firefighters immediately erected a metal ladder
Take protective measures for women
Save it
The specific cause of the fire
Further investigation is ongoing
Landlord
Fortunately, during the preliminary inspection, it was pointed out that there was a problem with the security window of my rental house, and I immediately opened an escape opening on the fully enclosed security window, which can be opened by tenants in case of emergency.
Tenants
The smoke was so loud that people couldn't get through the living room at all, and thanks to this escape hatch, I was able to escape smoothly.
Because the burglar-proof window seals the escape route
Lives are fleeting
Related Cases
A fire that took 7 lives
In June 2020, a fire broke out at an electrical service center in Loudi, Hunan. Anti-theft windows were installed in the work areas on the first and second floors, which prevented the insiders from escaping in time, and the seven trapped people were all confirmed dead after being taken to the hospital.
Escape was blocked, and 2 people were unfortunately killed
On April 17, 2023, on the 7th floor of a residential building in Taijiang District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, a fire broke out in the resident's home.
Tragic case
Give us a warning
Please keep you and your family safe
The "net" is open!
If you install an anti-theft window
Please leave an "escape route" on the security window
Don't let burglar-proof windows get in the way of fire escape
In critical situations such as fires
Security windows can become obstacles to escape
"Death Cage"
So is there a way to get the best of both worlds
What about securing our escape routes?
Of course there is!
Install an escape door
If you do need to install security windows, at least leave an escape route for you and your family. You can choose to leave an "escape door" on the anti-theft net, the size is generally not less than 1.0×0.8 meters, it can be locked at ordinary times, and the key is placed in a place where family members know.
Check the escape door frequently
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Since the escape windows are exposed outdoors and are prone to sun and rain, remember to always check whether the escape doors and windows can be opened normally. In this way, it can ensure that when an accident such as a fire occurs, the small door can be opened quickly to escape.
Even if the key cannot be found or the door lock is damaged, it is necessary to wait for the firefighters to break it, and the firefighters only need to break the latch at the lock, which greatly shortens the rescue time and allows the trapped people to get out of danger in time.
Everyone in everyday life
There are also the following things to keep in mind
Let the balcony become an escape channel, the premise must be that the balcony is unblocked, and everyone should try to pile up sundries on the balcony as little as possible;
The safety door should be checked regularly to prevent its normal opening due to corrosion;
The security door should be locked, and the location of the key should be known to all members of the family, so that it can not only prevent theft, but also be used as an escape channel in an emergency;
You should simulate the fire scene with your family in advance, be familiar with the escape route, and configure the necessary fire-fighting equipment such as smoke masks and fire extinguishers at home.
Improper installation of anti-theft windows
In the event of a fire
It will seriously threaten life safety
Crowded places and residential buildings
It should be dismantled and rectified in a timely manner
Set up in doors and windows to affect escape
and obstacles such as iron fences and barbed wire for fire fighting and rescue
For the safety of our lives
The "net" is open
Source: China Fire Protection, Zhejiang Fire Protection, Network Comprehensive