Children age five and under are twice as likely to die in fires as are older children
and adults. Fire and Flames are the number three cause of death for ages 5-9.
Many young children die in fires because they instinctively try to hide from smoke and flames.
Fear often causes children to hide in the mistaken belief that they are safe from the fire.
Fear also causes many children to escape to safety without telling anyone about the fire for
fear of blame. Other children left in the home often die.
The project is headed up by the Independent Insurance Agencies of North Carolina (IIANC). Independent Agencies, like CIA, all over the state participate in the Operation. Also, local Fire Departments help with presentations. And local schools allow packets to be passed out and presentations to be made.
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