Surviving a Gas Fire

Added On: 30/11/1999

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How to survive a gas fire in your home!

Leaking gas in your home is a serious problem and a fire can be disastrous, so be prepared…

Step 1

If you smell gas, don’t walk in puffing a cigarette or with naked flame or you could go up in flames. Turn off the gas supply first (see our article – click here). This is essential to ensure that once the fire is out the gas doesn’t continue to leak.

Step 2

If you find a gas fire then try to smother it with a cloth, blanket or rag, if you can wet the rag that helps too. Alternatively you can use a type B fire extinguisher.

Step 3

Try to ventilate the room by opening windows. Call the fire brigade, even if you think you’ve put the fire out as they can check for more potential hazards.

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