Building Fires Caused by Noncombustible Membrane Deficiencies in the World
Building safety and fire protection considerations are of great importance in modern architecture. Fireproof membranes play a critical role in reducing the risk of fire when used on the exteriors of buildings. However, the lack of use of these materials worldwide has led to many tragic fire cases and continues to open. Here are some of the major fire incidents around the world due to the lack of fireproof membranes:
Torch Tower Yangını (Dubai, BAE)
Torch Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world, has faced major fires twice. Both fires grew due to the insulation materials used on the exterior of the building and became difficult to intervene.
Source: The Guardian, 2015-2017
Lakanal House Fire (London, UK)
Although the fire brigades intervened in the fire, unfortunately 6 people lost their lives during this period, especially since the possibility of intervening in the fire was difficult due to the multi-storey structure.
Source: Independent, 2009
Philharmonic Building Fire (Berlin, Germany)
The fire at the famous concert hall in Berlin caused a great deal of damage due to the combustible materials used on the exterior of the building.
Source: Deutsche Welle, 2008
Grenfell Tower Fire (London, UK)
The fire at Grenfell Tower in London has strikingly highlighted the inadequacies in the fire resistance of building claddings and insulation materials. This tragic incident, in which 72 people lost their lives, has led many countries around the world to reconsider their building safety standards.
Source: BBC News, 2017
Jing ‘an Fire (Shanghai, China)
The fire, which has killed 58 people and is one of the biggest disasters in China in recent years, has emerged as the preferred materials for building insulation are not fire-resistant.
Source: China Daily, 2010
Wilton Paes de Almeida Building Fire (São Paulo, Brazil)
This fire in Brazil spread rapidly due to combustible materials used in the building’s exterior insulation. The building, which was extinguished by the intervention of the teams, collapsed after the extinguishing works.
Source: Reuters, 2018
Monte Carlo Resort Fire (Las Vegas, United States)
The fire, which spread rapidly due to flammable siding and incorrect insulation materials, is one of the most seriously damaged man-made disasters in American history.
Source: NBC News, 2008
Ulsan Fire (Ulsan, South Korea)
The fire that broke out in an apartment building in Ulsan, South Korea, brought back the deficiencies of the materials used in the building facade in terms of fire safety. In this case, the rapid spread of the fire on the exterior of the building once again demonstrated how vital fire protection measures are.
Source: CNN International, 2020
Izolteks NG200: Superior Fire Safety
The Izolteks NG200 stands out as a high-performance fireproof membrane. This product protects the structural integrity of the building and ensures life safety by preventing the spread of flames during a fire. The useof Izolteks NG200 provides effective protection against fire risk and improves building safety.
As a result, fire safety and the use of fireproof membranes are issues that need to be given more importance both in Turkey and around the world.Innovative products such as Izolteks NG200 can contribute to the prevention of similar tragedies in the future by providing an important solution in this field.
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