How do fires start?

Fires can occur when a critical combination of ignition source, combustible material and oxygen supply is present.

Fire detection

In modern production plants, a wide range of combustible materials are processed and transported – often in closed transport or processing systems or expansive storage areas, where there is a risk of various ignition sources such as overheated machine parts or sparks from friction or violent processing operations. Oxygen is present in most production plants, and all three conditions of the fire triangle are thus present in many areas of the plant – often in areas and systems that cannot be monitored by either employees or traditional cameras.

The use of fire detectors that can monitor critical areas of the production system is therefore essential to detect fires as early as possible to prevent damage, losses and production stoppage. 

Fires and explosions cause more than DKK 1.4 billion worth of damage to Danish businesses every year
Embers, sparks and smouldering fires are among the most common causes of fires and explosions
25% of Danish companies that experience fire never recover. In Germany, fires statistically have the following consequences for the affected companies: - 1/3 survive – often through mergers or acquisitions of other companies – 1/3 go bankrupt due to the damage caused by the fire - 1/3 go bankrupt within three years due to loss of customers due to production stoppage

HERE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF COMPANIES WE HAVE OPTIMISED SAFETY FOR: