The Swiss ski resort blaze quickly developed into a 'flashover,' authorities say. Here's what that means

Swiss authorities have said that a deadly fire at a ski resort bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, rapidly developed into a “flashover” – a dangerous phenomenon in which everything in a room ignites ...
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Firefighter’s ear burned during explosive ‘flashover’ while responding to blaze at SE Portland home

PORTLAND, Ore. (KO I N) — A firefighter received a minor burn to their ear while responding to a home fire in Southeast Portland when a sudden and explosive “flashover” occurred in the home while ...
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Feeling the Heat: USAG Okinawa Leaders Train for Flashover

TORII STATION, Okinawa, Japan – U.S. Army Garrison leadership joined Torii Station firefighters in a controlled burn exercise on March 17, 2025, to experience firsthand the signs and dangers of a ...
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Portland firefighters work through ‘flashover event’ in burning house

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland Fire & Rescue crews experienced a “flashover” event while working to contain a fire in southeast Portland on Wednesday morning. Crews responded to a fire at a house ...
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Convoy, OH, Firefighters Hurt at House Fire

Two firefighters were injured in a flashover at a house fire in Tully Township on Wednesday. The incident is under investigation by the Ohio Fire Marshal's Office. One of the firefighters suffered ...