30 seconds to 1 minute: The amount of time it takes a fire to double in size.

30 seconds to 1 minute: The amount of time it takes a fire to double in size.

Less than 5 minutes: In general, the amount of time available to safely leave a house on fire.

3 feet: That’s the minimum distance furniture should be kept from a fireplace hearth.

15 feet: Distance tree branches should be from the top of the chimney.

30 feet: Distance from the home that firewood should be stacked.

Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.: The hours when most fire deaths occur.

Learn more: Find fire-safety tips for homes and hotels with good fire ratings at www.usfa.fema.gov.

Sources: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Protection Association, Consumer Product Safety Commission