Citation

Morris WA. Fire Safety J. 1984; 7(3): 255-265.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

From witness reports it appears that the occupants of the disco watched the fire in the west alcove with interest and made no effort to leave. However, after only a very few minutes -- probably little more than five -- the fire had developed so quickly that in the ensuing rush to escape, 48 people died. This paper discusses how full-scale tests established the possible mechanism for a seemingly small fire in a single seating unit to suddenly and rapidly develop into a large one placing all life in the disco club at risk.