05/19/2026
Two minutes — the time it takes to brush your teeth, load the dishwasher or tidy up your desk.
But could you and your loved ones get out of your home in that amount of time?
On average, that’s how long people have to escape during a fire, and that time begins when the fire starts.
That’s why it’s so important to have working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan — so you’re alerted as quickly as possible and you know exactly how to get out.
In the first four months of 2026, there have already been 35 confirmed fire deaths.
Last year, there were 61 fire deaths in total. Even one death is too many.
Make a plan, test your alarms and practice your escape plan.