7 skills to escape from an apartment fire

Fire in luxury apartment building, 13 dead, 28 injured

The fire suddenly broke out in the basement parking lot and then spread, killing 13 people and injuring 28 others.

1. In fires, most victims die from suffocation from smoke rather than from burns or death by fire. Therefore, the first rule isObserve carefully and find every way to evacuate from the smoke-contaminated area.as soon as possible and shout for help.

2. The important factor for people to escape from a fire isCalmly and quickly follow the correct escape method and skillsto handle situations that arise. Must adhere to the principle of bending low when moving because smoke always rises. Sometimes, need to crawl on the floor if the amount of smoke is concentrated, to avoid suffocation and then escape outside.

3. In case of fire, absolutelyDo not use the elevator as an escape route.. Because in case of fire, the power supply may be cut off, you will be trapped inside. Note: use the stairs or follow the exit sign with the word "EXIT" to escape. At the same time, on the way, inform neighbors or other people in neighboring rooms that there is a fire.

4. If you have to go through fire, then go through it.use wet blankets and clothes to cover the bodyCrawl or crouch when moving through smoky areas. If possible, use a wet towel to cover your nose to help limit inhalation of toxic fumes.

5. If your clothes catch fire, you mustStop moving, cover your face, drop down and roll over and over until the fire is out.. Do not run as the wind may fan the fire. Do not jump into pools, tanks or barrels of water as the water may boil when exposed to fire.

6. If you have to open the door, check the temperature before opening (by touching the door with your hand).If the temperature is too high, do not open it.When opening the door, avoid the face and move to one side to prevent fire splashes and avoid injury due to pressure difference.

7. If you see smoke in the stairs or open the elevator door and see smoke,Find another stairwell or stairwell entrance nearby.. In case there is smoke everywhere, return to your apartment, use your phone to call 114 to report which room number of the burning building you are in. In addition, use a wet towel and plug it into the gap in the apartment door. Then go to the window, balcony (go out to the balcony, close the balcony door), use a towel, cloth, light-colored shirt (red is best) to wave and call for help.