- Because of synthetic materials, furniture, and construction, fire spreads faster than ever before. Closing doors helps stop the spread of fire.
- During a fire a closed door can keep CO levels 90% lower then if you were to leave it open.
- A closed door during a fire can reduce heat from 1000 degrees to 100 degrees.
- NFPA reports fire deaths are at their highest between the hours 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.
Close Your Door at Night
Fire moves fast, you may only have less then three minutes to get out safety.
A closed door can be a barrier against smoke, flames, and carbon monoxide.
For more information on why you should close your door visit Close before you doze
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