Explanation: Bunsen burner is a fire hazard.It has open flames that burns at a high temperature hence it could potentially burn the place or the laboratory if the precautions are not taken resulting to a loss of life or property.
In order to ensure that everyone is safe they will have to evacuate from the laboratory when the flames go out.
They will have to turn on the fire alarm also as they evacuate so that of a need may arise the fire people may be around to control the situation.
Which is why for precaution it is always advisable to follow all the guidelines concerning using a Bunsen burner such as ensuring that there are no papers around where it is placed .
