Investigation into the tempo-spatial distribution of recent fire hazards in China

Ze-Nian Wang (), Jun Chen (), Wen-Chieh Cheng (), Arul Arulrajah () and Suksun Horpibulsuk ()
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Ze-Nian Wang: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Jun Chen: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Wen-Chieh Cheng: Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology
Arul Arulrajah: Swinburne University of Technology
Suksun Horpibulsuk: Suranaree University of Technology

Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2018, vol. 92, issue 3, No 31, 1889-1907

Abstract: Abstract Fire hazards are considered to be one of the most dangerous hazards in the world, which could lead to significant casualties and economic losses. This paper summarizes the fire hazards in China during the period from 2000 to 2016 in daily life, transportation, storages, industrial production, etc. In this research, the tempo-spatial distribution of fire hazards that result in fatalities, injuries and direct economic losses was studied. The place distribution of fire hazards was analyzed, and the primary causes of fire hazards were also discussed. In addition, an extensive fire hazard induced by an explosion incident at Tianjin harbor was studied and discussed. Linear regression relationships between the four indicators of fire hazard and the average gross domestic product were developed and analyzed. Based on the analyzed results, recommended mitigation measures against fire hazards were recommended.

Keywords: Fire hazard; Tempo-spatial distribution; Regression analysis; Mitigation measures (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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