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Prefabricated buildings that have a lot of wooden elements are more susceptible
to fire than conventional buildings, which are made of stone. However, the
dangers posed by carpets, wooden ceilings, wooden floors, furniture, curtains
and so on are the same for both types of buildings.
Flames are less dangerous than the toxic smoke that is generated by a
fire.
Even the best escape plan is of little use, if other family members are not familiar with
it or they do not know what they should do when a fire alarm sounds.
• Organise a family meeting in order to discuss the escape plan.
• Explain to each person what they should do in the event of a fire or a smoke alarm.
• Choose a location outside your house where you can meet after you have managed to get
out of the building. This way, you can easily check to see, if anyone is missing.
• Acquaint all family members with the smoke detector’s acoustic signal.
• Every 6 months go over what should be done in the event of a smoke alarm or a fire. Practise
using fire extinguishers or rescue blankets
