Here's how you can reduce the risk of a house fire:

• Keep a CSA-approved fire extinguisher on each floor, in full view, near a room's exit or stairway. Ensure all family members know how to use it.
• Switch off/unplug electrical appliances or burners.
• Install at least one fully operating smoke detector on each floor of your home. It is recommended to place one smoke detector outside each sleeping area.
• Test your smoke detectors once a month. Replace batteries every six months.
• If a fire breaks out that you cannot contain in moments, evacuate your family according to a pre-rehearsed fire drill, and call the fire department or 911.

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