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Fire Hazards

October 8, 2025

Fire Hazards

GABES Fire Trivia: Learn about the three major fire hazards—especially the deadly threat of smoke.

Did you know? There are three major causes of casualties caused by fires, but it is often not fire and high temperatures that cause the most deaths but smoke. 💨

Main cause 1: Fire

- Causes burns or even leads to death 🔥

Main cause 2: High temperature

- The combustion of a substance releases a lot of heat energy, which is absorbed by the surrounding air and creates a scorching environment.

Main Cause 3: Dense smoke

- The most common cause of death

- Dense smoke contains residues and a high content of toxic gases from combustion ☠️

Inhaling carbon monoxide in smoke can cause:

▫️ Red blood cells lose their ability to transport oxygen

➡️ Causing the human body to lose its ability to function properly