| umls-concept:C0016141 | skos:definition | MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Whether a fire happens in your home or in the wild, it can be very dangerous. Fire spreads quickly. There is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a home can be engulfed in flames.</p><p>Heat and smoke from fire can be more dangerous than the flames. Inhaling the super-hot air can burn your lungs. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Instead of being awakened by a fire, you may fall into a deeper sleep. You can suffocate or be <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/burns.html'>burned</a>.</p><p>Preventing fires is an important part of <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/firesafety.html'>fire safety</a>. Although there are no guarantees of safety during a fire, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/disasterpreparationandrecovery.html'>disaster plan</a>. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety and | lld:umls |
