Scri 990 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 A huge fire attacked a residential skyscraper in the southern part of Milan. The fire is still burning, thus firemen can't look for people inside properly. At the moment, there is no report of serious injuries or deaths. https://chatnewstoday.ca/2021/08/29/flames-consume-high-rise-in-milan-residents-evacuated/ www.ilpost.it/2021/08/29/incendio-milano-via-antonini/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scri 990 Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 Just now, Economy said: Firemen said to one of the main newspapers here that all people should have been evacuated. Let's hope it is so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,909 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Just now, Scri said: Firemen said to one of the main newspapers here that all people should have been evacuated. Let's hope it is so. Lets hope Edit: it always fascinates me how buildings in europe can burn. Arent most made of concret? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VenusUrania 675 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 17 minutes ago, Economy said: Lets hope Edit: it always fascinates me how buildings in europe can burn. Arent most made of concret? I mean, that's not a guarantee because building are filled with wood, textiles, plastic etc. which are highly flammable and raise the temperature of the fire which makes things worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scri 990 Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 25 minutes ago, VenusUrania said: I mean, that's not a guarantee because building are filled with wood, textiles, plastic etc. which are highly flammable and raise the temperature of the fire which makes things worse. Afaik not only this, but it really depends on hundreds of factors (like the absence of fireproof doors, the form of the building, the wind...). In this case, it seems it's because of the covering material Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Hope everybody got out safely and is ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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