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Navigating a Quickly Growing House Fire | SERVPRO of Oxford/Batesville/Clarksdale

12/1/2024 (Permalink)

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House fires can start in so many ways, and unfortunately, they can lead to serious damage in just a few minutes. Most of the time, house fires are unexpected and can quickly lead to a dangerous or even deadly situation if you aren’t prepared or don’t know what to do. 

Knowing how quickly a house fire progresses can help encourage you to take action in the face of a true fire emergency. Read on to learn more about the specifics of house fires. 

When Minutes Matter

Thousands of house fires are started across the country every year, and the reasons can range from a simple candle mishap to a large oven fire. No matter how it starts, a small flame can quickly start to consume anything flammable in the room and grow from there. 

  • After 30 seconds, a small flame will start to burn up walls, curtains and cabinets. 
  • After one minute, the fire will grow large enough to create thick black smoke that fills up the entire room. 
  • After two minutes, the smoke and fire can combine to create blackout conditions that can make it hard to find an exit. 
  • After five minutes, your entire home could be consumed in flames and escape can be impossible at this point. 

Tips for a Safe Exit

All homes should have a fire escape plan that everyone understands and can implement at a moment’s notice. If a fire breaks out, everyone should be locating the nearest exit as quickly as possible. 

If you are near an exterior door, get out immediately and call 911. If you are in an interior room or on a higher level of your home, stay low below the smoke line and find your exit fast. Remember, windows are always an escape option if necessary.

It is imperative that you move quickly, as each second and minute matters as the fire grows around you. The smoke produced by house fires is also toxic, so avoid breathing it in whenever possible. Even just a few deep inhales is enough to cause you to become disoriented and sleepy. Crouch or crawl if you have to in order to get out safely. 


Recovery After a Fire
You will most likely be running on adrenaline during the exit process and while the authorities are extinguishing the fire, but reality can quickly set in once the fire trucks drive away and you are left looking at a severely damaged house. However, you don’t have to deal with your entire cleanup on your own!

Getting SERVPRO of Oxford/Batesville/Clarksdale involved can ensure you make a full recovery as quickly as possible. Our crew will secure your home, remove damaged debris and sanitize your entire home. We will even remove smoke odors before turning our attention to rebuilding your home from the ground up. 


We can help you recover faster after a house fire. Contact SERVPRO of Oxford/Batesville/Clarksdale day or night.

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