Why do you cut holes in the roof at a fire?
Ventilation holes are sometimes cut to release the hot gases from inside the structure. A build-up of fire gases is dangerous to fire fighters because it can suddenly burst into flames in an event known as a flashover. Flashovers kill fire fighters every year and the best way to avoid it is to cut the ventilation holes.

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1. Can I open burn in the city?
2. How do I become a volunteer for the Fire Department?
3. How do I get my business inspected for fire safety?
4. Why do you turn off the electricity at the house when fighting a fire?
5. Why do you cut holes in the roof at a fire?
6. Are smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors required in my home?