The Buncefield fire which happened in Hertfordshire England in 2005 was a huge fire caused by multiple explosions. The fire wasn't put out for hours after it started.
Buncefield fire happened on 2005-12-11.
The Buncefield fire, which occurred on December 11, 2005, in Hertfordshire, England, did not result in any fatalities. However, there were around 43 injuries, most of which were minor. The incident involved a massive explosion at a fuel storage facility, but quick emergency responses helped prevent loss of life.
Firefighters call a large fire a 'three alarm' fire.
Conflagration, crown-fire.
It is a large destructive fire.
Yes, provided the fire is not too large and is not a chemical fire that can burn without air.
3 minutes
Yes
Fire - but conflagration really means a large destructive fire.
In an electrical fire you NEVER want to throw water on the fire since water conducts electricity. You would want to turn off the main power to the house. The fire can be put out with a fire extinguisher if not too large. If the fire is too large evacuate and take everyone along.
If you have an electrical fire, it would be a good idea to turn off the electricity if you have access to the fuse box or circuit breaker panel; other than that, use a fire extinguisher if the fire is not too large. If the fire is large, then only the fire department can deal with it.
A catastrophic fire destroyed a large area of London in 1666.