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W-FRSC (09) 14 Publication of Research reports – Computer modelling of basement fires

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This circular announces two research reports which investigate the effect of providing venting to a basement fire such as by breaking a pavement light.
The research provides evidence that venting of basements using pavement lights cannot be relied on as a safe practice for fire and rescue services to use during firefighting. The research used a combination of computer modelling and full-scale fire test data.