How to escape from the fire in a public gathering place

Fires in public gathering places are likely to cause tragedy and death of people, and most of the deaths in the fire are caused by failure to understand evacuation knowledge, selection of wrong escape methods, or missed opportunities for escape. During the Spring Festival, access to public places is indispensable. Wuhan Fire will popularize the knowledge of escape from the public gathering places.

First, distressed to deal with

Most people are always in disarray when they encounter a sudden incident such as a fire. This is the most deadly weakness. Keeping calm minds is crucial to avoiding tragedies.

Second, pay attention to observe the safety exits and evacuation passages in public places and use their self-rescued escapes.

When entering a public gathering place, you should first consciously observe and be familiar with the location of evacuation passages and safety exits. When a fire breaks out, do not panic. Escape to the evacuation passages and exits in a timely manner. Obey the guidance and command of the staff when evacuating. Avoid clogging the exit.

Third, do not take the elevator to escape

Do not take the elevator when there is a fire in a public gathering place. As the elevator shaft runs through the floors like a chimney, toxic fumes can directly threaten the lives of trapped people.

Fourth, cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel to avoid inhalation of smoke

In the process of escape, it is necessary to prevent inhalation of excessive smoke and suffocation, and public gathering places will generate a lot of smoke after a fire occurs. Apply water to wet towels or cover your mouth and nose with your clothes while bending or squatting to reduce smoke damage.匍匐 Crawling is the most scientific escape method to avoid smoke damage. If you stand still in a fire, you will suffocate if you do not go far.

V. Take measures to protect yourself when you are involved in the flow of people

When you are involved in a panicked crowd, you should hold your head with both hands, with your elbows facing outwards, loosen the buckles as quickly as possible to ensure that your breathing is smooth and the heart is not squeezed. Use your shoulders and back to withstand external pressure; take care to avoid your body To lean against the wall or be pushed into the wall or fence, get close to the passage as soon as possible: If you are crowded and the people step on it, you should hold the back of your head with both hands, keep your elbows on your knees, and keep your chest slightly off the ground to avoid suffocation.

6. Finding a Refuge Escape

In a situation where there is no way to escape, you should actively seek refuge. Such as to the balcony, the floor flat waiting for rescue; choose the fire, the smoke is difficult to spread the room, such as toilets, security room, etc., close the doors and windows, plug the gap, if the room if the water immediately to the doors and windows and all kinds of combustibles to wet Stop or slow the spread of fire and smoke.