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Smoke blocks your way out of your room. Where should you NOT go?

Never hide under the bed or in the closet. Yell for help at the window.

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  1. Under the bed or in the closet ✔
  2. At a window where you can yell
  3. Where firefighters can see you

Why: Firefighters look for you, and hiding makes you hard to find. Go to a window and yell so they know where you are.

Huh, didn't know that: Firefighters can look scary in their masks, but they are there to help you, so go toward them.

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Why did the closet stay quiet? It didn't want to come out.
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Answer: Under the bed or in the closet. Firefighters look for you, and hiding makes you hard to find. Go to a window and yell so they know where you are.

  1. What to Do in a Fire (KidsHealth for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/fire-safety.html
    Even if you're scared, never hide under the bed or in a closet.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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