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During a fire, you touch your closed bedroom door and it feels hot. What now?

Don't open it. Use your second way out or yell for help at the window.

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  1. Open it quickly and run
  2. Open it a tiny crack
  3. Keep it shut and use another way out ✔

Why: A hot door means fire may be on the other side. Keep it closed and use your other way out.

Huh, didn't know that: Kids should test a closed door with the back of the hand before opening it in a fire.

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Answer: Keep it shut and use another way out. A hot door means fire may be on the other side. Keep it closed and use your other way out.

  1. What to Do in a Fire (KidsHealth for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/fire-safety.html
    If the door is hot or very warm ... don't open the door!
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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