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Four Common Misconceptions About Fire Escape—Fire Safety Knowledge
With the development of the economy and society, urban forests are springing up, and high-rise buildings are becoming increasingly common. Once a fire breaks out, not only is it more difficult to extinguish the blaze, but it also becomes harder for residents to escape safely. Here, our editor would like to remind all citizens: Be aware of common misconceptions about escaping from a fire, and learn the scientifically proven methods for safe evacuation and self-rescue.
1. Don't forget to cover your mouth and nose.
Many people who “died from burns” at fire scenes were actually first suffocated by smoke inhalation and then burned afterward. The root cause is that, upon discovering the fire, they panicked and fled without assessing the severity of the blaze or taking any protective measures. The correct approach is for those remaining indoors after a fire breaks out to first block the door with a wet towel to prevent smoke from entering. Once it’s time to evacuate, use a wet towel to cover your mouth and nose, and use a flashlight or other lighting device while bending low as you descend the stairs.
2. Escaping via the original route won't work.
Everyone has habitual thinking patterns. Once a fire breaks out, people tend to instinctively rush toward the exit they came in through. Only when they realize that path is blocked do they start looking for alternative exits—but by then, they may have already missed the best opportunity to escape safely. The fire department advises everyone to break this habit of escaping via the same route they entered. Whether at home, at work, or in a hotel where you’re temporarily staying, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself beforehand with your exact location, the number and orientation of evacuation routes and stairwells. That way, when a fire occurs, you’ll be able to quickly choose the nearest and most convenient escape route.
3. It’s dangerous to walk toward the morning light.
When a fire breaks out, people tend to panic and rush to escape, mistakenly believing that any brightly lit area must be the exit—and habitually run toward the source of light. However, the direction of the light might actually be precisely where the danger lies. Whether in residential or office buildings, once a fire starts, the power supply in the affected area is usually either cut off or tripped due to a short circuit. Thus, the brightly lit areas are often precisely those engulfed by flames.
4. It’s not advisable to take the risk of jumping from a building.
In the event of a fire, people often lose their composure, leading to instances where trapped residents jump from buildings to escape. However, this method is highly inadvisable and should only be resorted to as a last resort. Jumping from buildings is generally suitable only for residents living on lower floors—and even then, it’s safest to do so only when firefighters have already prepared safety air cushions below. Residents living on lower floors are advised to tie bed sheets or curtains together to create sturdy ropes, which they can secure to objects such as dining tables, wardrobes, or bed legs, using them as makeshift escape tools. Additionally, high-rise buildings typically have designated refuge rooms. If residents find themselves unable to escape outdoors during a fire, they should make every effort to reach a refuge room and wait there for the fire department to rescue them—avoiding reckless jumps from windows or balconies.
In short, the more you learn about fire safety, the greater your assurance of safety. Fire safety starts with paying attention to fire prevention and learning fire safety knowledge.
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