Non-intentional causes of fire Flashcards

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Q

Faults

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MATCHED VGL

MACHINERY
APPLIANCES
TV left on standby mode
CHIMNEYS and flues
HEATING systems
ELECTRICAL wiring
DUST extractors
fans and VENTILATION systems
GAS pipes and fittings
broken power LINES
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2
Q

natural

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BLESS C

Rodents BUILDING nests out of flammable material
LIGHTNING
Rodents EATING through wires
SUNS rays
STATIC electricity
CHEMICAL reactions
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3
Q

Carelessness

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PACIFISM

burning off PAINT
wrapping up live ASHES in paper
CHILDREN playing with matches
IRONING
leaving FAT unattended while cooking
INDUSTRIAL processes
SMOKING
MISUSE of electricity
vagrants lighting fires for warmth that get out of control
leaving clothes near heaters
setting off fireworks
using/storing flammable materials
burning rubbish
using domestic/camp fires
leaving a stove or heater on
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