"flames burn paints and cardboard boxe...."

 

One common characteristic of fires in our workplaces is the large generation of smoke. In short order a small fire can grow large, and the billowing smoke can make it nearly impossible to safely evacuate. Here is a recent incident highlighting the importance of practicing and drilling for emergency evacuations.

Forces of the Fire Service are fighting the flames, which are operating to extinguish a fire that broke out on Wednesday morning (18/2) in an aluminum factory in the area of (omitted), in (omitted). In fact, a firefighter was slightly injured during the extinguishing operation.

The fire broke out at about 11:30 and the flames are burning paints and cardboard boxes in the area of the business.

The injured firefighter at the (governmental) Hospital

The firefighter was slightly injured during the situation and was transported by ambulance to the governmental hospital for first aid.

Strong forces of the Fire Brigade have been mobilized to extinguish the fire, consisting of 21 firefighters with seven vehicles. There are reportedly no people inside the business.

We pray that the injured fire fighter recovers fully from their burns. Thankfully all the workers were able to safely evacuate. The combustibles appeared to be both cardboard boxes and paint. If possible, combustibles must be segregated in the workplace. All too often fires will grow larger because of the concentration of combustibles.

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