May one wear multiple layers of clothing and make multiple trips to save them from a fire?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits wearing as many garments as possible and making multiple trips. One authority limits this to a single trip. The Mishnah Berurah notes that the majority of acharonim permit multiple trips.
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