In Nigeria, most homes don’t have fire alarms, so the first thing to do is to shout out and alert everyone around you.
Calling for help ensures that people nearby are aware and can escape quickly.
Evacuate Safely
Leave the building as fast as possible without trying to gather belongings.
Use the nearest exit, avoid elevators, and if there is smoke, bend low or cover your nose and mouth with a cloth while moving.
Call the Fire Service
Once outside and safe, dial 112, the emergency number for the fire service in Nigeria.
If possible, alert neighbors who may help with water, sand, or fire extinguishers until professionals arrive.
Stop, Drop, and Roll
If your clothes catch fire, remember the simple but effective rule: Stop, Drop, and Roll.
This action helps smother the flames and prevent severe burns.
Be Prepared
Safety experts advise keeping a bucket of sand, water, or a small fire extinguisher in homes, shops, and offices.
Quick access to these tools can help control small fires before they spread.
The first action in any fire outbreak should always be to alert others and escape safely.
Property can be replaced, but lives cannot.
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