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    FIRE HAZARD|

    Types of Fire Hazards

    Electrical Hazards

    Overloaded electrical outlets and extension cords often cause fires in the home and
    workplace. Any appliance or electronic item that is not working properly may also be a
    fire risk -- unplug it until it is repaired or replaced.

    Flammable Liquids

    Cleaning fluids, paints, varnishes, stains, paint thinners and removers, gasoline, oil and
    aerosols are examples of hazardous flammable liquids. Store gasoline in an outbuilding
    away from the home.

    Combustible Materials

    A match in the hands of a child is a deadly fire hazard. Other hazards include household
    clutter, burning cigarettes and the wearing of loose-fitting clothes when cooking over an
    open flame. Certain types of clutter -- such as paper, boxes and old clothing -- coupled
    with the flammable liquids often stored in garages can make a fire burn hotter and
    faster. Newspaper stored in a warm, damp environment can spontaneously ignite. Also
    some roofing materials, such as wood shakes, are flammable and are prohibited in
    urban centers and some fire-prone suburban areas.

    Fire Triangle

    The triangle illustrates the three elements a fire needs to ignite: heat, fuel, and an
    oxidizing agent (usually oxygen). A fire naturally occurs when the elements are present
    and combined in the right mixture, meaning that fire is actually an event rather than a
    thing. A fire can be prevented or extinguished by removing any one of the elements in
    the fire triangle.

    Fire Tetrahedron

    is a four-sided geometric representation of the four factors necessary for fire: fuel, heat,
    oxidizing agent, and uninhibited chemical chain reaction.

    The fuel/air ratio must within flammable limits, which describes the amount of vapor in
    air necessary to propagate flame. Removing any of these four factors will prevent,
    suppress, or control the fire.

    Most Famous Fire in History

    [The Great Chicago fire]

    This fire occurred on the evening of October 8, 1871. The summer of 1871 was
    unusually dry in Chicago.
    This fire killed 300 people and destroyed more than 17,000 structures - over 2000 acres
    in 27 hours.

    Legend has it that a farm animal kicked over her lamp, setting the barn on fire and
    starting the spread of one of the biggest fires in history. The fire destroyed the entire
    downtown core of Chicago and most of its North side.

    [The Great Fire of London]

    Next to the Great Chicago Fire, London's historical fire is probably the second most-
    famous. This fire began in a baker's shop on September 2, 1666 and lasted for several
    days. Surprisingly, the Great London Fire has no reported death toll. It destroyed more
    than 13,000 structures.

    Precautionary

    Before

    At a minimum, practice your fire escape plan twice a year. Some tips to consider when
    preparing this plan include:

    -Find two ways to get out of each room.

    -Make sure that windows are not stuck, screens can be taken out quickly, and that
    security bars can be properly opened.

    -Conduct periodic fire drills so that everyone knows what to do and expect.

    -Ask your local fire department for help. Have them evaluate or help create your escape
    plan. In addition they can evaluate your building for possible fire hazards as well as talk
    to the children about fire safety.

    During

    -Crawl low under any smoke to your exit - heavy smoke and poisonous gases collect first
    along the ceiling.

    -When the smoke alarm sounds, get moving. Get out fast. You may only have seconds to
    escape safely.

    -If people or pets are trapped inside your home, tell firefighters immediately.

    After

    -Conduct a head count and make certain all the children are accounted for. Then contact
    their parents.

    -Contact your local disaster relief service, such as The Red Cross, if you need temporary
    housing, food and/or medicines.
    -Check with the fire department to make sure your building is safe to enter. Be watchful
    of any structural damage caused by the fire.

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