Citation

Lizhong Y, Xiaodong Z, Zhihua D, Weicheng F, an W. Fire Safety J. 2002; 37(8): 785-802.

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(Copyright © 2002, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

This paper describes the fire situation of China in 1998. Fire statistics data have been analyzed with a view to understand the characteristics of fire accidents, including vocation and location distribution, cause analysis, monthly frequency and frequency of fires by time of day etc. It is revealed that specific work on fire protection should be taken so as to meet the demands of the society. In addition, some of the major fire accidents are also recapitulated briefly. Finally, the study highlights the importance to carry out fire statistics and gives some suggestions.