Non-intentional causes of fire Flashcards
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Examples of Non-intentional Causes of Fire - 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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Examples of Non-intentional Causes of Fire - 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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Examples of Non-intentional Causes of Fire - 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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Do the Police have to investigate non-intentional caused fires?
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No, not if a fire can be shown to have had a non-intentional cause.
UNLESS there is a fatality, then investigation into the death is required for the coroner.
