NFPA focuses on escape planning and practice for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12

QUINCY, Mass. – Today's home fires burn faster than ever, making escape planning all the more critical to home fire safety. Studies show that in the past, people had approximately 17 minutes to escape a typical home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Now they may have as little as two minutes to get out safely.

With these concerns in mind, the National Fire Protection Association has announced "Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape™!" as the theme for this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, Oct. 6-12.

Working to better educate the public about the importance of...