ESCAPE: If Your Clothes Catch Fire
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Stop
Don't run around. You'll only fan the flames and make them burn faster.
Drop
Lie down. This makes it harder for the fire to spread. It also reduces the effect of flames on your face and head (flames burn upwards).
Roll
Smother the flames. Cover the flames with heavy material, like a coat or blanket. This blocks the fire's supply of oxygen. Roll around. Rolling smothers the flames.
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