3 Minutes to Escape a Fire

NO GENERATE A VIDEO 3 Minutes to Survive Modern homes don’t burn like they used to.

In the 1980s, you had 15–17 minutes to escape a fire. Today? You may have less

than 3 Why? Sofas, curtains, and flooring are

made with synthetic materials that burn hotter and faster A small fire can turn into a full-room

flashover in just a few minutes What to do Test your smoke alarms every month.

• Sleep with your bedroom door closed — it can block deadly heat and smoke. • Teach kids to

crawl low under smoke — clean air is near the floor. • Always check doors for heat before

opening — fire may be right outside. • Know two exits from every room — a door and a window.