A typical consolidated furnace
installation. This one is an HBA model. Adding to the fire hazard
is the attraction to use the attic for storage. In the fire
service this is referred to as "fuel load" Once open
flame erupts from the furnace, the fire spreads rapidly involving
the entire attic.
2.
The char below the furnace is
evidence of the furnace running hot enough to ignite the wood
deck. Repeat charring preceeds open flame and a structure fire.
TFD Inc. #99-11014 12/30/99
3.
This HBA model "Premier"
has burned a hole through the deck it was resting on, and started
through the 2x6 framing below.
TFD 98-9635 12/26/98
4.
Looking up from the hallway through
the ceiling to the bottom of a Premier furnace that has burned
through its plywood support deck and was burning the support
beams.
TFD Inc. #98-9012 12/28/98
5.
This furnace has burned through
the deck and support beams. Fire has extended to the attic and
floor below.
Redondo Beach Fire Inc. #98-1322 4/3/98
6.
This furnace fire has burned
through its supports and has involved the attic and closet below.
Redondo Beach Fire Inc. #98-1322 4/3/98
7.
Condominium fire in Torrance was caused by a
Consolidated Industries/Bard 60,000 Btu furnace.
