Method for operating a self-propelled cleaning device

A method for operating a self-propelled cleaning device, in particular a vacuuming and/or wiping robot, the cleaning device traveling in one or more rooms on the basis of a stored room map and, if necessary, carrying out cleaning jobs. The cleaning device furthermore receives information from a fire sensor, in particular initiates an emergency call in the event of a fire alarm. In order to devise a method which offers active help to individuals present in the rooms, the cleaning device, in the event of a fire alarm, outputs an acoustic and/or optical signal and moves toward an emergency exit or toward a safe location starting from its current location.