General Safety Tips in the event of a fire

Do not investigate:

• for example, if the smoke alarm is sounding, do not go around the house to see where the fire is.
• if you open a closed door and there is a fire in that room then you are allowing oxygen to enter the room, which will fuel the fire. 

Never attempt tackling a fire 

• no matter how small it may seem at the time. A fire can get out of control very easily, but more importantly, toxic smoke builds up very quickly and just a few seconds exposure to this smoke or fumes can render a person unconscious.

Get down low

• try to get on the floor if there is a lot of smoke in the room/house.
• the air will be clearer down on the floor, as smoke rises to the highest point and works its way down. 

GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 999