Why do they ask you to leave the lights on in your home when you have to evacuate due to a fire?

Question

Why do they ask you to leave the lights on in your home when you have to evacuate due to a fire?

Answer 1

What is more important - Your life in a fire or the lights?

Answer 2

' they' dont believe in global warming

Answer 3

you ar meant to stay low wen evacuating. this is because smoke rises. The lights will attract the smoke, helping it to rise. This will mean there is more oxygen at the floor, where u ar crawling.

It is kind of like wen u ar cooking. The lights help steam to rise

Answer 4

i wasn't aware that they did.

however, if i was a fireman, and had the task of looking to see if there was anyone left in the house, i'd sure appreciate it if the lights were on.

keep in mind, i've no idea where the switch might be.