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What to do in the event of fire in the home

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If a fire breaks out at home, follow these guidelines

When a fire breaks out in the home, if you are able to escape:
  1. Move away from the fire and close as many doors as you can
  2. Head down the stairs and onto the street. Never use the lift
  3. Call the fire brigade straight away on 080
When a fire breaks out in the home, if you are unable to escape:
  1. Seek refuge from the fire by closing as many doors as possible
  2. Use damp clothes to seal cracks around the door to stop smoke getting through
  3. Call the fire brigade on 080 and make yourself clearly visible at a balcony or window
If there is a fire or smoke in the stairway:
  1. Seek refuge indoors. Do not attempt to escape
  2. Call the fire brigade straight away on 080
  3. Make yourself clearly visible at a balcony or window