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Close Before You Doze

Always remember to close your bedroom door at night.

Based on evidence from UL Firefightersafety, A closed door can isolate the fire’s flow, reduce room temperature by as much as 900 degrees and keep carbon monoxide levels down.

A fire-damaged room with a burnt ceiling, charred walls, debris, and an intact bedroom visible through a doorway.

Close Before You Doze – See the dramatic difference a door can make.

Fire is getting Faster!

Because of synthetic materials, furniture and construction, fire spreads faster than ever before. **NIST Technical Note 1455-1, February 2008

Forty years ago, you had about 17 minutes to escape a house fire.

Now, you have about 3 minutes.

Fire Burns …. Smoke Kills.  Remember to always maintain working smoke alarms and Close Before You Doze!

The image emphasizes the importance of keeping doors closed during a fire, highlighting the temperature difference: 1,000°F vs. 100°F.
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