04/08/2025
🚨 40 years ago, residents had 17 minutes to evacuate a fire. Today, they might have just 3.
A side-by-side burn test by UL FSRI shows just how fast fire can take over:
🆚 Synthetic-furnished room: flashover in just 3 minutes
🆚 Natural-furnished room: takes 30+ minutes
Today’s materials fuel fires that ignite rapidly, burn intensely, and emit hazardous gases — far beyond what older homes faced.
✅ This is your reminder:
• Practice your evacuation plan
• Ensure evacuation signs are up to date
• Complete your fire safety audit
⏳ When a fire starts, there’s no warning — only seconds. And what you do with them can save lives.
📅 Book your evacuation plan and safety check today. Contact us on 1300 136 036
In 2020, the UL FSRI team captured a new side-by-side burn comparison of natural vs. synthetic furnished rooms. Since the original comparison video was share...