Spons' Household Manual by E. & F. N. Spon

E. & F. N. Spon

Chapter 14: 6. Do not give vent to the fire by breaking into the house

Chapter 14: 6. Do not give vent to the fire by breaking into the house

unnecessarily from without, or, if an inmate, by opening doors or windows. Make a point of shutting every door after you as you go through the house. For this purpose, doors enclosing the staircase are very useful. _Accidents to Persons._--1. Upon discovering yourself on fire reflect that your greatest danger arises from draught to the flames, and from their rising upwards. Throw yourself on the ground, and roll over on the flame, if possible, on the rug or loose drugget, which drag under you; the table-cover, a man’s coat, anything of the kind at hand, will serve your purpose. Scream for assistance, ring the bell, but do not run out of the room or remain in an upright position.
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