An emergency occurred in the facilities where the Children's Hospital operates, where Into-AC Odair Leal/Secom also operates. A fire broke out in an air conditioning unit that frightened patients at the Children's Hospital, in Rio Branco, on Saturday night (25). According to the Fire Department, despite the scare, no one was injured and people were removed from their beds for safety. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp According to the military, the call was made around 7pm. When the team arrived at the hospital, they found a lot of smoke coming from the equipment. Fire Department gives guidance on what to do and how to protect yourself in cases of fire However, employees had already turned off the electricity in the area, controlled the flames with fire extinguishers and removed patients from the sector. READ MORE: Start of fire hits maternity ward in hospital in the interior of Acre After the inspection, firefighters found that the fire started in the air conditioning condenser. As the fire was already under control, the team instructed the hospital administration to keep doors and windows open to disperse the smoke. According to the corporation, the company responsible for maintaining the equipment had already been called and was waiting on site to evaluate the system. ?What to do in case of fire in closed spaces? Indoor fires can spread quickly because of smoke and lack of ventilation. The Fire Department advises that, when noticing signs of fire or smoke, the priority should be to leave the scene safely and call for help. See the main guidelines: Stay calm and leave the place as quickly as possible; Do not attempt to return to retrieve personal items; Call the Fire Department on 193 and inform the address and type of incident; Avoid using elevators during a fire, as they may stop or become filled with smoke; If there is a lot of smoke, stay close to the ground, where the air is usually less contaminated; Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth, damp if possible, to reduce smoke inhalation; Close doors when leaving environments, when this does not put your safety at risk, to help reduce the spread of fire; Do not try to put out large fires without training, as the situation can get worse quickly; Help children, the elderly and people with mobility difficulties to leave first; After leaving the location, do not enter again until the fire department gives you permission. The Fire Department also warns that smoke is one of the main causes of deaths in fires, as it can cause poisoning and make it difficult to leave the scene. Therefore, the recommendation is to prioritize evacuation and wait for the arrival of specialized teams. VIDEOS: g1