Practice escape routes in case a house fire hits




San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area - Spoken Edition show

Summary: The vast majority of fire deaths — 85 percent — happen in homes. Yet, few families, just one in five, have practiced getting out of their house in the event of a fire. Do you know how you’d escape from each room if a fire breaks out? If the answer is no, it’s time to make a plan and practice. Here’s what you can do: • Walk through your home, and identify exits and escape routes, making sure doors and windows can be easily opened.