A lot of the time
Even if it's a trivial hidden danger
A "small fire" with a burned area of only a few square meters
can be life-threatening
recently
A residential fire broke out in Taibao City, Chiayi County, Taiwan
A family of 7 escaped with only the father and 3 daughters
Three unfortunate deaths of a mother and child
Two of the sons are 3 and 7 years old
This is reported by local media
The detailed cause of the fire is still under investigation
It is not difficult to find a number of fires of the same type
This type of fire usually has several characteristics:
Fires mostly occur at night
The cause is often related to the bad habits of the residents
Most of the victims are the elderly, children or people with reduced mobility
The biggest source of harm is smoke inhalation
In addition, it was found during the analysis of the place of fire
Urban-rural areas and township areas
It is a high incidence area of this type of fire
Case 1: On February 4, 2022, a fire broke out in a private house in Nankang Town, Tieshangang District, Beihai City, Guangxi Province, resulting in the death of an 89-year-old man. According to the investigation, the cause of the fire was caused by the elderly using heating equipment at night and accidentally igniting indoor debris.
Case 2: On January 11, 2022, in Zhijiang, Huaihua, a house owner smoked bacon and caused a fire, killing 5 people and injuring 1 other. The six dead and injured were all owners and tenants of the house, and three of the deceased were minors.
In the event of a fire
Self-help can greatly reduce the casualty rate
Before learning escape techniques
First of all, you must know the biggest enemy in the fire
So escape from the fire
It's not just about avoiding the heat
It is also important to avoid prolonged exposure to thick smoke
should be used around
Fire extinguishers, fire hydrants and other fire-fighting facilities and equipment
Assist in extinguishing the initial fire
If the fire is clearly out of control
You can follow the "three tips" to escape and save yourself
Tip 1: Smoke-free and escape quickly
Touch the door lock before opening the door, if the temperature is not high and there is no smoke in the stairwell, quickly escape down the stairs (in the process of escaping downward, if the smoke spreads upwards and the temperature rises sharply, it is very likely that the evacuation channel below has been blocked by thick smoke and fire, you should evacuate to the room away from the fire floor as soon as possible and close the fire door in the stairwell, and retreat according to "tip 2" for help).
Tip 2: Smoke retreats and waits for help
If the temperature of the door lock is very high or there is smoke when the door is opened, you should retreat and wait for help. Block the cracks of the door with clothes, bed sheets, etc., and splash water to cool down and prevent smoke. At the same time, dial "119" to report important location information such as trapped floors and rooms, and send out distress signals near the window by flashlight, waving clothes, etc.
Tip 3: Find the fire refuge floor
What is a fire evacuation floor? Residential or public buildings with a building height of more than 100 meters must be equipped with a fire refuge floor, and personnel can be evacuated to the nearest refuge floor if the escape is blocked. The function of the refuge floor is to provide personnel with shelter from the fire, prevent smoke from entering and cause damage to personnel and wait for firefighters to arrive at the scene for rescue.
It is said that prevention is the best way to help yourself
Therefore, do a good job of home fire prevention measures
It is the top priority to protect the safety of personnel and property
1. When decorating, you should pay attention to not using flammable and combustible materials as much as possible; When designing the circulation route, it is necessary to keep a convenient and quick escape route; Regular materials must be used for electrical circuits, and the layout of the lines should be scientific and reasonable.
2. It is strictly forbidden to connect electrical wiring indoors, and pay attention to the scientific planning of electrical appliances to avoid overload of electricity; Cut off the power supply in time when the appliance is not in use; When flammable and combustible materials are placed, keep away from heat-generating appliances such as electric lights and heaters, as well as switches and sockets; It is strictly forbidden to take the battery car or vehicle battery back to the house for charging!
3. Clean the oil stain on the stove hood from time to time, and be sure to close the valve in time when the gas is used up; Regularly check whether the gas pipeline is aging and leaking to avoid accidents.
4. Avoid smoking in bed, ensure that cigarette butts are properly discarded after being extinguished, and matches, lighters and other utensils should also be placed away from combustibles.
5. Do a good job of "three clearances and three passes" every day, keep the aisle at home clean and smooth, and always have fire extinguishers and fire alarm devices at home, so as to find abnormal situations at the first time.
In addition, Xingtai Fire once again reminds everyone:
Raise awareness of fire prevention
Clean up the piles in the corridor in time
Check for fire hazards in your home
Learn more about fire escape
Only when it matters critical can you protect yourself!
Source: Hunan Fire Protection, China Emergency Management News, Network Comprehensive
Safety first!