Experts find better way to tackle fires
A new technique, developed by researchers at Edinburgh University, works by feeding data taken from sensors located in burning buildings into computer models.
The results can help rescue services to predict how fires will move through a building.
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Hide AdThe technology could save firefighters some valuable time by giving several minutes of warning on how a fire will develop.
Dr Guillermo Rein, of the university's school of engineering, who supervised the study, said: "Firefighters often have to follow their instincts when tackling a fire.
"This technology could give them the extra information they need to consider more options available in handling the emergency, and reduce lost opportunities or unnecessary risks, ultimately saving lives and minimising damage."