Every year, many die in home fires. While hundreds are disfigured by fires; thousands more suffer with the loss of house. Most house fires result from cooking accidents in the kitchen. Cigarettes, however cause the majority of house fires that turn deadly. Once a fire breaks out, it can envelop a room within minutes. The temperature in the room may exceed 600 degrees Celsius. While the heat alone would be deadly, the toxic gas in the smoke causes the majority of deaths and injuries. According to a research almost half of all facilities from fires are due to carbon monoxide poisoning, and more than a third are due to cardiopulmonary complications. If a fire occurs in your home, your chances of survival will depend on how quickly and safely you are able to get out. Almost all fires in the home can be prevented.

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Here are some fire safety tips from Bureau of Fire Protection which could hep prevent a fire from starting in your home:

Keep matches out of children's reach.
Candles, oil or gas lamps should be placed away from curtains. Do not put them where the pets, children or the wind may topple them. Before going to bed, put out the flame.
Eliminate fire hazards through good housekeeping. Dispose rubbish, waste paper, and other flammable fire materials regularly. Do not keep flammable materials like alcohol, gasoline, and paint inside the house.
Never leave a lit cigarette, cigar, pipe unattended- it may fall on flammable materials which could start a fire.
Regularly check your electrical installations, and have all frayed wiring and electrical fixtures changed or repaired by a competent electrician.
Blown fuses should not be replaced by wires, coins, or any metal.
Do not overload electrical circuits by putting additional appliances and lights.

Fire Safety Tips in the Kitchen.

According to a Fire Chief, follow some simple guidelines to keep your kitchen safe such as:

Never fill a pan more than one-third full of oil or fat.
Never put the food in the pan if the oil begins to give off smoke. Turn off the heat and leave the oil to cool, otherwise it could catch fire.
If the pan does catch fire: turn off the heat if it is safe to do so, but never lean over the pan to reach the cooker knob.
Never throw water onto the fire. Cover the pan with a damp cloth or damp towel and leave it to cool for at least thirty minutes.
If you are in any doubt about whether to try to put out a pan fire yourself then don't- just leave the room, close the door and call the fire department.

Fire Safety Tips in the Bedroom:

Many fires in the home starts at night. Make sure you have a bedtime fire safety routine to keep you and your family safe. Here are a few simple things you should do every night according to the Bureau of Fire Protection:

Make sure that your electric stove or gas range is switched off. Switch off and unplug all electrical appliances.
Make sure no cigarettes or pipes are still burning. Never smoke in bed. Before emptying ashtrays, make sure the contents are cold.
Close the doors of all rooms.
Get a fire extinguishers or install smoke detectors. A fire extinguisher can help smother small flames and give you time to call the fire department. Smoke detectors wake people up before they are trapped by smoke.