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House Fire in Streamwood

According to the American Red Cross, creating a fire escape plan is one of the best ways to prevent serious injury or even death in your home if and when a fire happens to break out. However, not just any old emergency escape plan is going to get the job done. Ideally, a good fire escape plan should:

* Take into account family pets and young and disabled family members who need assistance
* Include multiple exit routes
* Highlight what needs to be done after the fire is extinguished

By taking these issues into consideration during the beginning stages of planning, you can make your escape plan as effective as possible.