Ignition Vulnerabilities of Combustibles Around Houses to Firebrand Showers: Further Comparison of Experiments

Wildland fires and wildland urban-interface (WUI) fires have become a significant problem in recent years. The mechanisms of home ignition in WUI fires are direct flame contact, thermal radiation, and firebrand attack. Out of these three fire spread factors, firebrands are considered to be a main dr...

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Main Authors: Samuel L. Manzello, Sayaka Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/4/2136