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Record 1 2014-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
  • Fire Safety
CONT

A fatal fire pit explosion last weekend was caused by the ignition of vapors from a liquid accelerant used to start a fire.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
  • Sécurité incendie
CONT

D’après les premières constatations de la gendarmerie, un pneu a été posé autour de l’installation de contrôle de vitesse et du liquide accélérateur [...] a été versé afin d’accélérer le feu.

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