7 Fire Safety Myths That Could Get You Killed

📕 THE HOME HAZARD FILES — 100 field notes on what actually starts house fires, and what each fix really costs: https://home-hazard-files.netlify.app Some of the most dangerous things you believe about fire aren't lies — they're 'common sense' that could get you killed. When a fire starts, you act on instinct, and if that instinct is a myth, it can cost you your life. This video counts down 7 fire safety myths — from 'a new home is safer' to the number one myth that kills more people than any other — and replaces each one with the simple truth that could save your life. You almost certainly believe at least one of these right now. This is general fire-safety information. Nothing here asks you to fight a large fire or open anything electrical — if a fire is spreading or you're unsure, get out, stay out, and call emergency services. Never put water on a grease or electrical fire. Sources: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); U.S. & UK & Canadian fire services; established fire-safety guidance.