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BLOW-UP FIRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A somewhat sudden, and sometimes unexpected, major increase in rate of spread and head fire intensity sufficient to upset overall fire suppression action or plans.

OBS

Blow-ups can result from small or large fire situations.

Key term(s)
  • blow up
  • blow up fire

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Augmentation forte, subite et parfois imprévue de la vitesse de propagation et de l'intensité d'un incendie, suffisante pour bouleverser les mesures ou les plans généraux de lutte.

Spanish

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