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It is hoped that by dropping and rolling on the ground, the flames will be doused. If you run round in a panic, the flames will burn fiercer and cause more fire damage.

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What do you do if your on fire?

If your on fire you stop drop and roll


what do you do when there is a fire?

stop drop & roll


When your on fire what should you do?

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What do you do if your pants are on fire?

stop, drop, and roll


What do you do when you are on fire?

Stop, drop, and roll!!!


What if clothes on fire?

STOP, DROP, AND ROLL until the fire is out of your clothing.


Who knows what to do if you catch on fire?

Stop, Drop , and Roll


What do you do when your clothes catch fire?

You stop drop and roll


What do you do in a fire?

Stop, Drop, and Roll. or Run/Walk quickly away from the fire.


What does America do in an earthquake?

Stop, drop and roll! -No, that's if you are on fire: In an earthquake, it's stop, drop, and COVER.


What to do if your pants are on fire?

Stop whatever you are doing, then lie on the floor and roll till the fire is out.