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Flashovers are caused by a build-up of flammable gases at ceiling level that can suddenly be ignited and explode.

Flashovers are caused by a build-up of flammable gases at ceiling level that can suddenly be ignited and explode. In Britain, they are one of the highest causes of death and injury to the fire brigade. But in Sweden, specific training has ensured there have been no flashover-related deaths since 1984. Equinox takes John Taylor of the North Yorkshire Fire Service to the Swedish Fire and Rescue College at Sando to examine anti-flashover training first hand. John studies the life of a fire and new technology captures the experience on film. The spectacular results help John to understand the causes of flashovers, and how best to tackle them.

Programme Information

  • Genre: Factual

  • Subgenre: Science

  • Producers: KILROY TV COMPANY LTD

  • Broadcaster: n/a

  • Duration: 1 x 52'

  • Tags: Technology Science Male

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