{"id":14457,"date":"2019-05-03T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=14457"},"modified":"2019-05-02T20:30:40","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T01:30:40","slug":"tennessee-state-fire-marshals-office-reports-smoke-inhalation-more-dangerous-than-burns-in-house-fires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2019\/05\/03\/tennessee-state-fire-marshals-office-reports-smoke-inhalation-more-dangerous-than-burns-in-house-fires\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennessee State Fire Marshal\u2019s Office reports Smoke Inhalation More Dangerous than Burns in House Fires"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TennesseeNashville, TN <\/strong>– The importance of smoke alarms has never been greater in the survivability of a house fire. Most fire fatalities are caused by smoke inhalation, not by burns.<\/p>\n

As the toxicity and speed of smoke increases, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal\u2019s Office (SFMO) is sharing tips on how you can keep your family safe from the toxic smoke and fumes produced by a home fire.<\/p>\n

When a fire grows inside a building, it will deplete most of the available oxygen which slows the burning process.<\/p>\n

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Toxic Smoke Can Quickly Overcome Residents, Inhibiting Their Escape from a House Fire according to the Tennessee State Fire Marshal\u2019s Office.<\/p><\/div>\n

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This slowed rate of fire spread leads to incomplete combustion, resulting in the release of toxic gases like hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide, and ammonia.<\/p>\n

As oxygen levels lower and the proportion of toxic chemicals rise, survivability chances become diminished.<\/p>\n

Smoke is usually the first element of a fire to affect residents. Often the toxic gases that comprise smoke incapacitate so quickly that people aren\u2019t able to make it to a perfectly accessible exit. The crucial early warning of a smoke alarm can provide occupants with invaluable extra seconds to escape.<\/p>\n

According to a UL report<\/a>, smoke is more toxic now than ever as homes are filled with more synthetic, chemical-coated materials that release toxins when burned. This, combined with construction factors like open floor plans and new construction materials, leave occupants with under four minutes <\/strong>to escape.<\/p>\n

The Tennessee State Fire Marshal\u2019s Office urges Tennesseans to implement the following guidelines to help protect themselves and their loved ones from the devastating effects of fire and smoke:<\/p>\n