Notable case studies
Environmental impact of fires

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Notable case studies


Environmental impact of fires

Author : Eric GUILLAUME

Publication date: April 10, 2026 | Lire en français

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8. Notable case studies

The fires examined below illustrate the diversity of scenarios and environmental impacts observed over the past few decades. An analysis of these fires highlights the wide range of pollution pathways (air, water, soil), the varying time scales of impacts (acute, subacute, and chronic), and the limitations of prevention and management measures.

8.1 Industrial and chemical fires

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8.1.1 Sandoz (Basel, 1986)

A fire broke out in a warehouse in Basel containing approximately 1,350 tons of chemicals,...

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