Fire : Costs and Consequencies
Opaque smoke and irritant gases are the main causes of death during a fire.
These fumes have the following characteristics :
- Heat : smoke and gases accelerate the spread of flames.
- Opacity : smoke impairs vision and hearing, which can disorientate people during evacuation.
- Movement : smoke spreads fires to other parts of the building.
- Flammability : smoke, which is made up of carbon and unburnt particles, acts as a fuel.
- Toxicity : inhalation of small amounts of acid gases can cause dizziness and respiratory distress, which has serious consequences on people's behaviour during evacuation.
Consequences of fire
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Loss of life
Each year, countless human lives are lost or seriously put in danger as a result of fires in buildings.
- Economic costs
In addition to the loss of human lives, fires generate considerable economic losses (material damage, loss of business, insurance premiums, etc.)
Research has shown that cables make a significant contribution to ensuring circuit integrity, containing fire and reducing emissions of smoke, toxic gases and carbon monoxide. ___________________________________________
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