One of the leading causes of fatal injuries is fires. Based on the statements from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, in average, someone died in a fire every 175 minutes while someone was also injured every 31 minutes in the United States. Usually, the reason for dying in a fire is not due to burns, but due to the smoke or toxic gases.
In northern Arizona, a great fire has been ongoing since Sunday afternoon (AZCentral 06/20/2011). Fire fighters have been working hard since then to contain and stop the raging fire which has covered a large area. Residents who lived around the fire areas have already been evacuated, already anxious whether their house was still standing or have already been consumed by the fire. The fire has already destroyed several homes and other structures.
Big fires such as this are dangerous. Therefore, people should always be prepared. The Arizona family should practice a fire escape plan at least once every 6 months. In the plan, designate at least 2 ways that each family member can escape fires in the house. Afterwards, assign a safe place to meet everybody outside of the home. Smoke alarms also help in detecting fires in the house, so install one on every floor of house, including the basement, and especially near the rooms where family members sleep. Regularly test these smoke alarms every month to ensure that they work.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a fire in Arizona and felt that someone was responsible, then you may call us for a free consultation at (480) 389-2463. We are personal injury lawyers in Phoenix and we may be able to help.
