If the Alarm Went Off Right Now, Would You Know What to Do?
Monday, October 05, 2026 | 01:54pm
The American Red Cross says if a fire starts in your home, you may have as little as two minutes to escape. A working smoke alarm provides early warning, but knowing what to do next matters just as much. That is worth thinking about during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10. Home fires happen every day. According to the Red Cross, there is a home fire somewhere in the United States about every minute and a half. On average, someone is injured in a home fire every hour and someone dies about every three hours. The good news: there are simple steps you can take now.