August 19, 2020 –
Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends using extreme caution when attempting to extinguish a small fire in your house:
• First, evacuate everyone out of the house and call 911.
• Only attempt to extinguish small and confined fires, about the size of a small garbage can, and only if you have a clear escape route.
• Use a multipurpose fire extinguisher that is rated for wood/paper/fabric, flammable liquids, and electrical fires. These extinguishers are labeled ABC for the most common types of household fires.
• Stay 6’ to 8’ away from the base of the fire.
• Pull out the pin on the extinguisher
• Aim at the base of the fire.
• Squeeze the handle of the extinguisher to discharge the extinguishing agent.
• Sweep side to side to extinguish the fire.
For further information, contact your local fire department or call the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 360-596-3929.
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