Many years ago, when I lived in a low-rent apartment building, there was a warning to evacuate due to fire. It does wierd things to you if you aren't prepared - there's an instinct to grab something, anything, to preserve it.

Turns out it was a minor fire contained in the one apartment, no threat to anyone. But I do remember laughing afterwards about the stupid item that I "saved". I don't even remember anymore what it was.