Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report: Backdraft in Commercial211 Building Claims the Lives of Two Fire Fighters, Injures Three, and Five Fire 211 Fighters Barely Escape, Illinois

摘要

On February 11, 1998, two male fire fighters (the victims), both 40 years of age,211u001eentered a commercial tire-service center to evaluate the interior, with no smoke 211u001eor fire showing from the exterior. The two fire fighters (the victims), along 211u001ewith 8 to 10 other fire fighters and officers, entered the front door of the 211u001eshowroom and observed only light haze. However, when they entered the service 211u001earea, black smoke covering the top one-third of ceiling space was encountered, 211u001ebut no visible fire. From the amount of smoke in the showroon, it was evident 211u001ethere was a smoldering fire somewhere; however, none of the fire fighters could 211u001elocate the origin. Within minutes, all fire fighters in the interior of the 211u001ebuilding were caught in a hazardous backdraft that claimed the lives of two fire 211u001efighters, and nearly claimed all those who were inside.