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Friday, October 26, 2018

How Closed Doors Can Provide Life-Saving Seconds in House Fires

(Click on the image for the NBC5-Dallas report)
  • “If you are trapped in your home you want a closed door between you and the fire"
  • "closed doors not only blocked smoke, they also kept out dangerous heat"
  • A closed bedroom door is still no replacement for smoke detectors.
  • Firefighters said you should have a working smoke detector inside and outside each bedroom and have an escape plan and practice it with your family.
  • Closing the door is something you can add to that checklist.