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Sounding the Alarm: Milestones in Fire Science

House fires can flashover in less than ten minutes, leaving you little time to escape.

12/15/2021

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Sounding the Alarm: Milestones in Fire Science

12/15/2021 | 1h 14m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

House fires can flashover in less than ten minutes, leaving you little time to escape.

Why are today's house fires so dangerous? Construction is nearly airtight, homes are filled with plastics, and real wood furnishings are less common. The result is a fire that burns hotter and faster than decades ago, producing smoke that’s highly toxic to firefighters. Hear from Binghamton City's Assistant Fire Chief Rick Allen Jr. sharing fire science.

12/15/2021

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Sounding the Alarm: Milestones in Fire Science

12/15/2021 | 1h 14m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Why are today's house fires so dangerous? Construction is nearly airtight, homes are filled with plastics, and real wood furnishings are less common. The result is a fire that burns hotter and faster than decades ago, producing smoke that’s highly toxic to firefighters. Hear from Binghamton City's Assistant Fire Chief Rick Allen Jr. sharing fire science.

12/15/2021

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