Fire safety to save lives through passive protection

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According to the National Fire Academy of Chile, a fire is defined as “fire out of control.” Once a fire starts, temperatures can reach 1000° Celsius, generating flames and smoke that endanger both human lives and buildings.

According to a report by ONEMI, the main causes of structural fires – those occurring in homes, buildings, and commercial premises – include domestic accidents, electrical failures, and gas leaks.

How to Protect Buildings Against Fire

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Cite: Prieto, Camila. "Fire safety to save lives through passive protection" [Seguridad contra incendios para salvar vidas mediante la protección pasiva] 07 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1132471/fire-safety-to-save-lives-through-passive-protection> ISSN 0719-8884
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