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    When it comes to children, safety should be a priority and when it comes to fire safety, it is no exception.

    Here is everything you need to know about children and fire safety!

    Kids and Fire Safety- Facts and Stats

    • Every day, at least one child dies from a home fire and another 293 children are injured from fires or burns.
    • Ninety percent of all fire-related deaths are due to home fires.
    • Home fires can spread rapidly and leave families as little as two minutes to escape after an alarm sounds.
    • Children under 5 years of age are at the greatest risk from home fire death and injury; their death rate is nearly twice the national average.
    • Each year, nearly 488 children ages 14 and under die in home fires, and another 116,600 children are injured from a fire/burn related incident.

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    • Home Fire Safety Tips for New Parents
    • Home Fire Safety Tips for Caregivers
    • Caregiver Safety Tips for Children
    • Baby and Toddler Fire Safety Checklist

    Fire Safety and Children- Helpful Hints

    Keep Children Safe from Fire and Burns:
    Some children are curious about fire. There are simple steps you can make to keep you and the people you love safer from fires and burns.

    • Keep children 3 feet away from anything that can get hot. Space heaters and stovetops can cause terrible burns. Keep children away from anything that can lead to injury.
    • Keep smoking materials locked in a place that is out of reach. Never leave cigarette lighters or matches where children can reach them.
    • Never play with lighters or matches around children. Kids may try and imitate the dangerous behavior.

    More Resources

    • Safe Kids Worldwide
    • Ready.gov
    • Sparky.org 

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    Source for Content:  U.S. Fire Administration

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