While the cause of a fire within a hotel can result from a multitude of factors, the chief reasons are electrical fires, fires started in the kitchen, fires caused from smoking and arson. Difficulties arise in communicating what to do in a fire because many guests speak different languages, and because most guests only have a cursory knowledge of the building.
Above all, remain calm. The response to a life-threatening situation is often panic, but remember that being overly alarmed could hinder your ability to safely exit the building. Simply read the instructions on the back of your hotel room door, which indicate all of the closest fire exits, and leave as quickly as possible, not worrying about grabbing any personal items on your way out. Do not use elevators, which can get stuck during fires. Use the stairwells.
Most hotels know what to check for when it comes to preventing a fire. Getting rid of accumulated trash, looking for missing or defective fire safety equipment, checking that there are no obstructed exits or stairwells, making sure exit signs are clearly marked, and confirming the sprinklers have a fair level of sensitivity to smoke are all measures hotels and their employees take to secure the effective procedural execution of fire safety in the event of such an occurrence.
