House fires burn hotter and spread faster, giving families about two minutes to escape, while only 26% of American households have practiced an escape plan.
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Householders should get heating appliances, chimneys, flues, and solid fuel systems serviced to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and chimney-related fires.