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INCENDIE MASSIF [1 record]

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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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