Making a fire escape plan takes minutes, but in the event of a fire, you will be able to react instantly, and correctly.
There’s no time to stop and think and wonder what’s the best thing to do. The situation can change in seconds. Half a minute after the smoke alarm goes off, an entire floor of your house could be filled with dense smoke.
High rise escape
High rise buildings are designed to prevent fires spreading through the building with measures like fire-resisting walls, ceilings and doors. Most fires don’t spread further than one or two rooms. If there’s a fire elsewhere in the building you’re usually safest in your flat unless heat or smoke is affecting you.