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What to Do in Case of a Fire

Jan 18, 2016 | 09:15 GMT

The Address Downtown hotel in Dubai burns Dec. 31.

(KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images)

Recent incidents in Algeria, Dubai and Pakistan are reminders of the danger that fire poses for those traveling abroad, whether a blaze is set intentionally or ignites accidentally. Because fires kill hundreds of thousands of people every year -- many more than terrorist attacks -- you are far more likely to be affected by fire than by a terrorist attack while traveling. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to mitigate the threat....

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