Except that most fire deaths are from smoke inhalation, rather than burning.
“Except that most fire deaths are from smoke inhalation, rather than burning.”
And some of the chemicals emitted by the combustion are heavier than air and settle to the surface of the water.
Then there is the roof collapsing, and electrocution to consider.
If its Minnesota, how hard would it be to have blankets available for stuff like this.