Home Fires
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How home fires happen
When home fires happen they are very destructive. Some things that make home fires happen are lighters, matches, candles, heaters, cigarrets, and electric outlets. When one thing catches on fire it will ignite the whole house. Some science behind this disaster is that paint will catch on fire and the whole house will soon be on fire.
One bad home fire.
This home fire has taken place in Minninsota. This home fire was started by a cndle stick that fell on a table cloth. There was only one person in this house. This person was in the shower while it has taken place. After 5 minutes she relized that the house is on fire. She did the safty steps and got out of the house. Her house was all burned down in 15 minutes. This lady lost her house and her things. This is why home fires are dangerous.
Some general information about Home Fires.
Some things about home fires are very despressing. Most people that have there house on fire will soon be homless. There is an average of 7 people dying a day by home fires. When home fires happen 35% people go back inside the house for valuables.
Fun Facts.
1. Each year 2500 die and 12600 get injured during home fires each year.2. Most home fires happen in the United States.3. When a home fire is happening it takes about 5 minutes to burn down. 4. Most home fires have been started with lighters, matches, and candles.5. Inside a burning house the temperture is over 600 degrees.
How these home fires happen.
What to do during a home fire.
1. Before: Create a fire escape plan and practise it oftenly. Also have smoke alarms in every room. Alwyas have to ways to get out of a room. 2. While during the fire, get low and crawl unger the smoke. If you hear a smoke alarm get out of the house right away. If you do open a door, open it slowly and be ready to shut it quickly. 3. After: Dont go back inside the house unless a firefighter or your parents say its safe.