🛡️ Life Skills & Safety

If your clothing catches fire, what is the most effective immediate action to take?

A Run to the nearest water source to extinguish the flames.
B Fan the flames with your hands to try and put them out.
C Yell for help and wait for someone else to assist.
D Stop, Drop, and Roll on the ground to smother the flames.

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

The 'Stop, Drop, and Roll' method is the most effective way to extinguish flames on clothing. Stopping prevents wind from fanning the flames, dropping to the ground protects your face and airways, and rolling smothers the fire by depriving it of oxygen.

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