A Three‐Part Bayesian Network for Modeling Dwelling Fires and Their Impact upon People and Property

D. B. Matellini, A. D. Wall, I. D. Jenkinson, J. Wang and R. Pritchard

Risk Analysis, 2018, vol. 38, issue 10, 2087-2104

Abstract: In the United Kingdom, dwelling fires are responsible for the majority of all fire‐related fatalities. The development of these incidents involves the interaction of a multitude of variables that combine in many different ways. Consequently, assessment of dwelling fire risk can be complex, which often results in ambiguity during fire safety planning and decision making. In this article, a three‐part Bayesian network model is proposed to study dwelling fires from ignition through to extinguishment in order to improve confidence in dwelling fire safety assessment. The model incorporates both hard and soft data, delivering posterior probabilities for selected outcomes. Case studies demonstrate how the model functions and provide evidence of its use for planning and accident investigation.

Date: 2018
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