Photos Show the Difference a Closed Door Made in Huthwaite Fire

In a Huthwaite house fire on 23 September, Ashfield firefighters highlighted the dramatic difference a closed door can make.

Photos revealed one side blackened by smoke and fire, while the other remained clean and untouched.

A spokesperson explained, “Because the door was closed, it held back the fire, heat, and smoke. This gave the family time to escape, clean air to breathe, and clear visibility to find their way out.”

Fire crews emphasized that leaving doors open could have led to a much more dangerous outcome.

Learn more about how a closed door can boost fire safety at www.closeyourdoor.org.

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