Flash fire

Flash fire

A fire that spreads rapidly through a diffuse fuel, such as dust, gas, or the vapours of an ignitible liquid, without the production of damaging pressure.

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Industry/Domain: Fire safety
Category: Prevention & protection
Company: NFPA
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