A photo of a fire behind a door seen under the bottom

Fire moves fast. You may only have less than three minutes to get out safety.

A closed door can be a good barrier against smoke, flames, and carbon monoxide. With the use of synthetic materials, furniture, and construction, fire spreads faster than ever before. 

Safety Tips

  • Closing doors helps stop the spread of fire.
  • During a fire a closed door can keep CO levels 90% lower.
  • A closed door during a fire can reduce heat from 1000 degrees to 100 degrees. 
  • NFPA reports fire deaths are at their highest between the hours of 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

For more information on why you should close your door, visit Close Before You Doze.