What actions should you take if a fire involving munitions starts?

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What actions should you take if a fire involving munitions starts?

When a fire involves munitions, the top priority is getting people to safety and letting trained responders take control. Raise the alarm so others know to evacuate, move to a safe distance, and follow the established emergency procedures. Water on unknown munitions can trigger harmful reactions or detonation, so do not try to extinguish the fire with water or otherwise fight it yourself. Likewise, do not move or handle the munitions; that action greatly increases the risk. By evacuating and letting qualified emergency personnel, including ordnance experts, manage the incident, you minimize exposure to blast, fragmentation, and toxic hazards while the area is secured.

When a fire involves munitions, the top priority is getting people to safety and letting trained responders take control. Raise the alarm so others know to evacuate, move to a safe distance, and follow the established emergency procedures. Water on unknown munitions can trigger harmful reactions or detonation, so do not try to extinguish the fire with water or otherwise fight it yourself. Likewise, do not move or handle the munitions; that action greatly increases the risk. By evacuating and letting qualified emergency personnel, including ordnance experts, manage the incident, you minimize exposure to blast, fragmentation, and toxic hazards while the area is secured.

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