Closing Your Bedroom Door at Night Can Save Your Life During a Fire

4/10/2023 (Permalink)

The New Egypt community can be sure that SERVPRO of Jackson/Lacey has the training and experience to help you recover quickly from fire damage.

There are many dangerous things you are vulnerable to while you are asleep, such as fires. Closing your bedroom door at night significantly increases your chance to survive an unexpected house fire. It also helps prevents the spread of fire damage that will occur to your New Egypt home. Fire feeds off of oxygen and when a door is open it provides a source of air that basically acts as a pump. When you close the door it cuts off the pump and restricts the fire of fuel. It can provide an effective barrier to prevent the spread of flames and smoke. Since you are less reactive when you are sleeping, it’s vital to take this small step. Fire doors and their frames typically hold back a fire for 30 minutes to 60 minutes.

According to The Family Handyman, “Forty years ago, the average time to escape a house fire was 17 minutes. Now, with most furniture, fabrics and even construction products made from synthetic materials, it’s down to three minutes.” So if your bedroom door is kept closed at night, it is much safer for yourself, your family and your property.

If you are in need of a fire restoration company SERVPRO of Jackson/Lacey is here to help. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we’ll make a devastating event “Like it never even happened”. Call us today at 732-523-4986.