Preparing your family for a house fire is one of the most important things you can do.
How to survive a gas fire in your home!
Leaking gas in your home is a serious problem and a fire can be disastrous, so be prepared…
Step 1
If you smell gas, don’t walk in puffing a cigarette or with naked flame or you could go up in flames. Turn off the gas supply first (see our article – click here). This is essential to ensure that once the fire is out the gas doesn’t continue to leak.
Step 2
If you find a gas fire then try to smother it with a cloth, blanket or rag, if you can wet the rag that helps too. Alternatively you can use a type B fire extinguisher.
Step 3
Try to ventilate the room by opening windows. Call the fire brigade, even if you think you’ve put the fire out as they can check for more potential hazards.
