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Some people attempt to overlook firefighters as they do their jobs. Please use caution when a firefighter is responding to a fire. Do not drive by or walk to the property while firefighters are responding to a fire because the firefighters will have to stop what they doing and ask you to leave. Also, being a spectator and hanging around a fire could endanger the spectators and for the ones around them. It is everyone's responsibility to take an active role in maintaining safety.
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The kitchen is where most fires start because they usually have the most flammable objects in the house including liquid disinfectant sprays and drain cleaners. Not only products you use to clean are highly flammable, but foods can be too. Any cooking oils you may use could be flammable. Oranges contains a flammable but not as severe chemical, Limonene. Flour, non-dairy creamer, and powdered sugar consist of fine particles that burn if added to a hot pan, never place these in a pan without anything else in it. In addition to the kitchen, bathrooms also have fire hazards such as aerosol sprays, hairspray, body sprays, sunscreen, bug repellant, and bathroom cleaners. Common rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, and certain liquid medications that contain alcohol, are also flammable and can be a fire hazard as well.
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In addition, there is also a lot of fire hazards in the laundry room because there is a heat source which is the dryer and the water heater. The most common fire hazard in the home is material such as wood paper or clothes provides the fire energy.
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There are many things that you can do to prevent and stop a fire. For example, keeping a fire extinguisher in your house to use if you have a minor fire can help. If the fire gets out of control, leave the house and call the fire department
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There are many deadly things that can happen during a fire. One of them is carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a very deadly, colorless, odorless gas that can leak when a machine fails, which can happen during a fire. Although it is not a flammable gas, it is very deadly. Some appliances like washers and dryers that use propane can catch fire. If they do, do not try to unplug the appliance, just close the door go outside and call 9-1-1