INDICATIONS OF POSSIBLE BACKDRAFT

• Pressurized smoke exiting small openings.

• Black smoke becoming dense gray yellow.

• Confinement and excessive heat.

• Little or no visible flames.

• Smoke leaving the building in puffs or at intervals.

• Smoke-stained windows.

• Muffled sounds.

• Sudden rapid movement of air inward when opening is made.

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