No one can forget the Kumbakonam fire tragedy that claimed the lives of 94 children.
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In the event of a fire tragedy, children trapped inside are probably the most vulnerable. Panic sets in and they have no idea how to deal with a situation that involves fire and smoke. Most schools nowadays, practise a mock fire drill with their students so they know exaclty what to do when there is an eventuality. It is so important to teach kids early about not playing with fire and how to react and respond to a fire hazard at home.
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In this video, we tell you ways in which you can have a conversation with your child about fire safety, how to teach them to escape during a fire at home, and how to react when they are faced with danger.
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Mansi Zaveri
