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Sounding the Alarm: Milestones in Fire Science
Season 2021
Episode 10
Why are today's house fires so dangerous? Construction is nearly airtight, homes are filled with plastics, and real wood furnishings are less common. The result is a fire that burns hotter and faster than decades ago, producing smoke that’s highly toxic to firefighters. Hear from Binghamton City's Assistant Fire Chief Rick Allen Jr. sharing fire science.
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