London’s King’s Cross fire
London’s King’s Cross fire of 1987 was a historic event in a number of ways, but its influence on the fields of fire investigation and fire dynamics research was profound. Learn more about the details of this notorious “tunnel effect” fire using the following resources: – http://www.firetactics.com/KINGSCROSS.htm – https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/escape/pioneers.html Once you’ve reviewed the specifics of the King’s Cross fire, research and select another example of a “tunnel effect” fire, and write a structured essay covering the important points about the fire and its investigation. Include the following topics in your final submission, which must be 3-5 pages in length: -Briefly describe the fire: Where and how did it start? What losses were incurred? -Summarize how and when the investigation was conducted, by whom, and what it revealed. -Analyze the “tunnel effect:” How has this concept influenced fire suppression, investigation, and prevention research efforts? -Demonstrate how the data related to the fire and the investigation could be used to enhance the fields of fire dynamics and fire modeling.
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