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Record 1 1998-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

A fire involving many buildings, structures, or a large forest area.

OBS

"Mass fire" is a relative term, including "group fire", "conflagration", and "fire storm". For example, what would be called a group fire in a large city might be called a mass fire or conflagration in a small community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Sinistre constitué par un foyer unique, intéressant une grande superficie, notamment dans une zone urbaine, et résultant généralement de la réunion d'un certain nombre de foyers partiels.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
DEF

A rapid deflagration of the entire quantity of explosives under consideration in circumstances that avoid a bursting effect and a serious hazard from debris. A typical mass fire occurs in few seconds at most and produces extensive flame, intense radiant heat and minor projection effects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
DEF

Déflagration rapide de la totalité des produits en cause dans des circonstances telles qu'il n'y a ni effet de souffle, ni risque grave de projections. Un incendie généralisé caractéristique se développe en quelques secondes au maximum. Il rayonne une chaleur intense et donne lieu à des flammes considérables et des projections de faible importance.

OBS

incendie généralisé : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions.

Spanish

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