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Fireproof Your Home

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Fire Safety Tools: Blankets vs. Extinguishers

This chapter compares the effectiveness and limitations of fire blankets and fire extinguishers in emergency situations, emphasizing the appropriate contexts for each tool. It discusses concerns regarding materials in fire blankets and the rise of aerosol spray fire extinguishers, cautioning against their reliability. The chapter also highlights essential fire safety preparedness measures for households, including the best methods to combat small cooking fires.

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