What to do
- If driving: stop safely and turn off engine. Help people out only without entering fire.
- Move everyone at least 31 metres away and out of traffic. Move farther if instructed.
- From safety, call and report the fire location and anyone missing.
- Child/person needing assistance: accompany only along safe exit, no re-entry. Unable to escape: give exact location/mobility to rescue. No improvised rope/unsafe stair carrying.
- Do not open hood/trunk or return for belongings. Trapped person: give seat/vehicle/fuel/battery if known. Firefighters now. No approaching to confirm or cut wires.31m does not guarantee safety.
What to avoid
- Do not return, fight the fire or open hood/trunk.
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