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both have the potential to kill. Fire can essentially cook you to death. You could die from excessive amounts smoke inhalation, due to lack of oxygen.
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Can smoke from a fire kill you?
too much of it can, so yes smoke can kill you
Is it safe to inhale smoke from a fire?
No, it contains carbon dioxide- a gas poisonous enough to kill you.
Why are you advised to stay close to the ground when the room is on fire?
Staying low helps keep you out of the smoke, as breathing the smoke can kill you very quickly.
What kills a person first in a fire smoke or heat?
Well usually the smoke will suffocate you first, but it's a totally different story if you catch on fire. The heat itself won't kill you because the smoke or fire will get to you before any heatstroke/heat exhaustion comes along.
What is the most dangerous part of a fire - the thing most likely to kill you?
Smoke inhalation is usually the first element of a fire that is most likely to kill. When materials in a home or building burn, they often give off toxic vapors or smoke, which can asphyxiate when breathed in over a short period of time.
When was Smoke or Fire created?
Smoke or Fire was created in 1998.
How long should it take to get out of a house for a fire drill?
Depending on the size of the building it is between 1 and 3 minutes. Smoke can kill and many deaths in a fire are not caused by burns, but smoke inhalation (also referred to as 'Pretty Corpses').
What causes the majority of fire- related deaths?
The majority of fire-related deaths are caused by smoke inhalation rather than burns. Smoke can incapacitate and kill a person quickly, often before flames reach them. It contains toxic gases and particles that can lead to respiratory distress and asphyxiation.
Can fire kill without burning true or false?
Yes, many people die each year from smoke inhalation. In addition, radiant heat can kill a person.
Will the chemicals in a fire extinguisher kill bees?
Yes they will. The smoke itself will kill bees, because they won't be able to see or breath, they are too small.
When was No Smoke Without Fire created?
No Smoke Without Fire was created in 1978.
When was Smoke from a Distant Fire created?
Smoke from a Distant Fire was created in 1977.
