Create a family disaster plan, so that in the event of any kind of disaster from earthquakes to fires, everyone knows the drill to escape to safety. You should have a clear evacuation plan in your home. Also, emergency or disaster kits with a few essentials should be kept in an easily accessible place in case their needs to be a quick evacuation.
Most importantly, if your home is on fire you must get out as soon as possible, try to cover your nose and mouth in the event of smoke, and dial 110 for an immediate fire brigade response team.
Having reliable home insurance is another way to combat the effects of disasters, like fire.