What is the correct action to take during a clothing fire?

The appropriate action during a clothing fire is to stop, drop, and roll on the floor. This method is crucial as it helps smother the flames and prevents them from spreading. By stopping, you prevent the fire from getting worse due to movement, and dropping to the ground helps to limit oxygen supply to the flames. Rolling on the ground further helps extinguish the fire as it smothers the flames against the surface.

Using this technique is immediate and effective for someone on fire and does not require any tools or external help. It is a well-known fire safety practice taught in many safety courses for precisely this kind of emergency. Other options might involve external actions such as using a fire extinguisher or calling for emergency assistance, but these can potentially take longer or may not effectively address the immediate danger to the individual whose clothing is on fire.