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Tips to help you escape a winter fire

Tips to help you escape a winter fire

Winter fires are a common occurrence. This year we have heard of several horrific house fires. So what steps can you take to escape a winter fire?

It would be best not to have the fire in the first place, but accidents do happen, so it be wise to be prepared just in case.

  • Install smoke detectors so you would be alerted of a fire, and have time to escape.
  • Avoid clutter in the house especially in hallways and in front of windows and doors.
  • If you live in a two story house or higher make sure to get a personal fire escape ladders, you can pick one up for less than $30.