What's your worst fear? A house fire? Being burnt alive? What would you do if you were faced with that nightmare—would you freeze, or would you do whatever it takes to survive?

This is my true story of surviving a house fire that nearly claimed my life. In this terrifying 7-minute episode, I share every heart-pounding moment from the first smell of smoke to my desperate escape through flames and chaos.

House fires happen faster than you think. One moment you're safe in your home, the next you're trapped in a burning nightmare where every second counts. This isn't just a horror story—it's a survival story that will change how you think about fire safety forever.

I'll tell you about the split-second decisions that saved my life, the mistakes I made, and the terrifying moments when I thought I wouldn't make it out alive. This episode isn't for the faint-hearted, but it might save your life.

Whatever you do, check your fire alarms before you go to sleep tonight. Because when fire strikes, you have minutes—not hours—to survive.

This true survival horror story will leave you breathless and grateful for every safe night's sleep.

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Beth's Spooky Story Time is your new favourite horror podcast, best enjoyed alone with headphones. All stories are suggested or submitted by listeners. Have you had a spooky experience? Email your story to [email protected] now.

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