--- In [email protected], > On 31, Dec 2006, at 19:39, Martin Clark wrote: > > A boat was destroyed by fire on the Bridgewater canal
Beeky added: > So what is it that is burning . . . gas ? I would have expected an > explosion rather than the flames along the whole length of the boat . . > . petrol from the non BSS compliant genny, but that would have been > just one end presumably. I have no details on this event other than covered by the MEN, NBW and penninewaterways report (the most detailed). On this information alone I have not seen anymention of a generator. BSS requirements with portable generators only covers their storage when not in use and the similarly their fuel storage (particularly petrol). >From the picture and description of the eyewitness, the spread of the fire is similar to that of other narrowboat fires in recent times. (recent times relates only to the detailed nature of reports we now receive/record). Such reports suggest 15-20 mins is all it takes for boats to burn through completely leaving on the steel shell. Such is the heat generated it can split welds. Of the pictures we have hgad from fire services and others, there is often nothing but charred remains on the floor and this include all the lining material, furniture, appliances and owner(s') belongings. the bangs referred to in the rports could have been a number of items including the windows, but equally could have been the usual houshold aerosols (cleaners, toiletries, paint etc.) which contain flammable propellants My colleagues will be asking various bodies for more detailed information following our usual practice. With reference to the speed that fire takes hold in boats - have members here made fire action plans with their fellow crew members? see the Avoiding Fire Afloat leaflet on our website for details. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office www.boatsafetyscheme.com
