South Carolina family saved from fire by doing this before going to bed, firefighters say
By Stephanie Moore
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KERSHAW, South Carolina (WYFF) — Firefighters in South Carolina say a family was saved from a house fire thanks to one decision they made before going to bed.
The Kershaw County Fire Service said firefighters were called about 7:20 a.m. Thursday to a mobile home fire in Elgin.
Firefighters said when they arrived, they found one person was trapped inside.
The person was rescued through a bedroom window and only had minor injuries.
While putting out the fire, the firefighters noted that the residents had been sleeping with their bedroom doors closed.
They said this simple action made a significant difference.
Firefighters say closed doors can help slow the spread of smoke and heat, creating a safer environment and providing valuable time during a fire. They say an easy way to remember it is “Close Before You Doze.”
“We cannot stress this enough — sleeping with your bedroom door closed can create a life-saving buffer if a fire occurs in your home at night,” the fire department said in a Facebook post. “It’s a small habit that can make a big impact. Please take a moment tonight to close your bedroom doors and ensure your smoke alarms are working properly.”
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