Episode of Series “Horizon”.
An investigation of the causes of the dramatic increase in fire-incidence figures in Britain. Demonstrates some of the new and unexpected fire hazards produced by our consumer society - new fabrics, high rise buildings and shopping precincts. Looks at research into fire prevention, and tests the public’s ability to use fire extinguishers.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003704
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Fire extinguishers
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Fire prevention - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Safety education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Clothing - Fires and prevention
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dwellings - Fires and fire prevention
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Television → Television series → Television series - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)