Pippa Corbett answered
To prevent a fire from spreading, there are a number of things you can do:
Once a fire has started, things can get crazy really quickly. It's important that you keep calm and make quick (but considered) decisions.
Tackling a fire effectively should start way before an actual fire breaks out - if you're well prepared for every eventuality, you'll be able to prevent a fire from spreading fairly easily.
When fire breaks out, you should call for help straight away.
Only once you've completed all the recommended precautionary steps can you then start thinking about containing the spread of fire.
Containing a fire
Physically containing a fire is an effective way of stopping flames from spreading. This means shutting doors, and creating barriers that will slow down the spread of flames.
Cutting a fire's oxygen supply will help prevent it from spreading - a fire needs oxygen to burn. That's why throwing a fire-resistant material over the flames can often stifle a small fire.
Having the right equipment to tackle a fire is vital. Fire extinguishers are good to have around your home, and knowing which type of fire extinguisher to use can make all the difference.
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- Restrict the fire
- Cut off a fire's oxygen supply
- Reduce the temperature of a fire
- Fight the fire with the correct extinguisher (but only if it's safe to do so).
Once a fire has started, things can get crazy really quickly. It's important that you keep calm and make quick (but considered) decisions.
Tackling a fire effectively should start way before an actual fire breaks out - if you're well prepared for every eventuality, you'll be able to prevent a fire from spreading fairly easily.
When fire breaks out, you should call for help straight away.
Only once you've completed all the recommended precautionary steps can you then start thinking about containing the spread of fire.
Containing a fire
Physically containing a fire is an effective way of stopping flames from spreading. This means shutting doors, and creating barriers that will slow down the spread of flames.
Cutting a fire's oxygen supply will help prevent it from spreading - a fire needs oxygen to burn. That's why throwing a fire-resistant material over the flames can often stifle a small fire.
Having the right equipment to tackle a fire is vital. Fire extinguishers are good to have around your home, and knowing which type of fire extinguisher to use can make all the difference.
To get some more fire safety advice, why not check out the following links:
