Research found that United States fire departments responded to an approximate average of 1,450 warehouse structure fires yearly, excluding cold or refrigerated storage. The fires resulted in an annual average of $283 million in property damages, 16 injuries and two civilian deaths. Electrical hazards, hot work, machinery and equipment, flammable gasses and liquids, and combustible dust may cause warehouse and factory fires.
Understanding these fire causes allows you to prepare adequately to prevent the fires before they occur. This article outlines nine ways to prevent fire in warehouses and factories.
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