Stay safe, stay smart: a guide to fire safety
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Fire safety is an important skill that everyone should learn. Fires can start and spread quickly, causing serious damage to property and putting lives at risk. Understanding how fires start, how they spread, and how to prevent them can help save lives. Whether at home, in school, or out in the community, being aware of fire hazards can make a big difference. This article will cover key fire safety topics, including common fire hazards, ways to prevent fires, and what to do in an emergency. By the end, you will have the knowledge to stay safe and help others stay safe too.
Understanding fire
Fire needs three things to start: heat, fuel, and oxygen. This is called the fire triangle. If one of these elements is removed, the fire cannot continue to burn. Fires spread in different ways, including conduction (heat passing through materials), convection (hot air rising and spreading flames), and radiation (heat transferring across spaces).
Smoke and toxic gases from fires can be even more ...
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