Eight common misconceptions about fire safety—how many do you know?

Release Time:

2023-09-27

In terms of fire safety

Many people may have some cognitive misconceptions.

For example

If you encounter a fire, just open the door and run.

No matter what catches fire, it can be extinguished with water.

Randomly installing outlets during renovation.

Using the wrong charger when charging your phone.

……

The following eight misconceptions about fire safety

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Escape Myths

Case

In Datong, Shanxi Province, a surveillance video shows that when a high-rise building caught fire, residents—eager to save time—began rushing to use the elevators to escape. The elevators were filled with thick smoke, making the situation extremely dangerous. Fires often cause power outages, trapping people inside! The accumulation of dense smoke can easily lead to people losing consciousness!

Common Misconceptions About Firefighting

Case

In Enshi, Hubei Province, a fire broke out in the deep-frying pot in a restaurant’s kitchen. The kitchen staff member was at a loss and, in a desperate situation, repeatedly tried to put out the fire by blowing on it with her mouth. Seeing that the fire wasn’t dying down, she grabbed a mop and attempted to extinguish it—but in the end, she even added water into the pot, causing the fire to flare up instantly and filling the entire kitchen with thick smoke.

Common Misconceptions About Charging Mobile Phones

Case

In the early hours of the morning, the cellphone suddenly exploded, setting fire to flammable items such as bed sheets and bedding. The sleeping family didn't have time to react at all—within just a few minutes, they were mercilessly engulfed by the raging flames! That night, the family of four was rushed to the hospital.

Alarm Misconceptions

Case

At approximately 7:48 p.m. on July 25, 2020, a fire broke out in a storage room located in Qianlong Alley on Chengdong Avenue in Youjiang District, Baise City, Guangxi Province. The fire department was alerted for assistance. According to surveillance footage from the scene, the employee on duty, upon discovering the initial stages of the fire, did not immediately dial “119” to report the incident. Instead, he first called his boss! Shortly afterward, he also called a coworker—but still failed to promptly call the emergency number. From the moment the fire started until the alarm was finally received, more than six minutes had passed. During this time, the on-duty employee merely grabbed two buckets of water and attempted to put out the fire himself. It was actually the coworker who arrived later that eventually made the emergency call.

Heating Misconceptions

Case

A fire broke out suddenly on the 8th floor of a residential building in Donghu District. Thick smoke and flames were billowing from the 8th floor. Fortunately, all residents had evacuated the building in time, and no one was trapped. According to the homeowner, due to the heavy rains over the past few days, clothes had become quite damp. The homeowner had used a space heater to dry the clothes but forgot to turn it off after going to the bathroom, which triggered the fire.

Decoration Misconceptions

Case

While patrolling Taixi Street, the Urban Management and Supervision Team of Luyi County discovered that wires above the gate of a residence on the west side of Fengjing River were on fire. At the time, the residents inside the house had not noticed the fire promptly. Moreover, the fire was located right next to a natural gas pipeline, making the situation extremely dangerous. If the natural gas pipeline were to explode, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Misconceptions About Socket Usage

Case

A residential building in Zigong City suddenly caught fire, and the blaze was quite intense, posing an immediate risk of spreading to the residents' homes on the third floor. Upon receiving the alarm, the local fire department quickly dispatched its personnel and successfully extinguished the major fire. According to the homeowner’s recollection, he was taking a midday nap at home when, unexpectedly, the electrical outlet next to the TV in the bedroom suddenly caught fire. The fire quickly spread to the surrounding clothes. Coupled with the large amount of clutter piled up in the house, the blaze quickly spiraled out of control, leaving two of the three rooms completely burned out. Fortunately, the accident did not result in any casualties.

Misconceptions About Spontaneous Car Combustion

Case

On a highway section in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, a car spontaneously caught fire. According to the driver’s account, he was driving along when he suddenly noticed smoke rising from under the hood. Just as he stepped out of the car to take a closer look, flames erupted fiercely, quickly engulfing the entire vehicle.

These Common Misconceptions About Fire Safety常识

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