The main causes
- Cooking is the main cause of home fires in the U.S.
- Cigarettes are the leading cause of fire deaths.
Prevent fires
- Don't leave the stove or oven unattended while it's on.
- Don't let children use kitchen appliances unsupervised.
- Don't smoke in bed.
- Keep electrical appliances and cords in good condition.
Be prepared
- Smoke detectors: working ones on every floor and in every bedroom.
- Fire extinguishers: on every floor and in the kitchen.
- Escape plan: make one, with a way out if the main exit is blocked — and practice it.
Sources
Based on the MedlinePlus health topic "Fire Safety," National Library of Medicine; a work of the United States government in the public domain.
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