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There is smoke in the hallway while you are getting out. How should you move?

Get low and crawl under the smoke.

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  1. Stand tall and run
  2. Get low and crawl out ✔
  3. Walk slowly with eyes closed

Why: Smoke rises, so there is usually less smoke near the floor. Crawl on your hands and knees to get out.

Huh, didn't know that: Fire safety teachers call this 'get low and go.'

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Answer: Get low and crawl out. Smoke rises, so there is usually less smoke near the floor. Crawl on your hands and knees to get out.

  1. Fire Safety Tips (Safe Kids Worldwide) www.safekids.org/tip/fire-safety-tips
    If there is a lot of smoke, get low and crawl out of the house as quickly as possible.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. What to Do in a Fire (KidsHealth for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/fire-safety.html
    You'll breathe less smoke if you stay close to the ground.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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