Fire safety advice for home and nearby forest fires

A French firefighter outlines five key actions for occupants of a burning home: stay calm, alert everyone, close doors behind you, leave valuables behind, and use stairs instead of elevators. Common mistakes include opening hot doors and underestimating smoke, which causes many fatalities.

German emergency authorities recommend that residents near a forest fire stay indoors, keep doors and windows shut, avoid ventilating the house, and follow official information only. They stress the health risks from smoke and falling debris and urge participation in community fire‑prevention programs.

Both sets of guidelines emphasize rapid, calm response, securing the interior to slow fire spread, and relying on official instructions to protect lives and property.