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Fire in a Residential Home Due to Escaping Flue Gases
Incident Investigation
Fire in a Residential Home Due to Escaping Flue Gases
October 23, 2022
Gas
Reference Number:
II-1457097-2022 (#30224)
Location: Coquitlam
Gas - Natural gas system
Incident Overview
A fire occurred inside the wall space surrounding a gas fireplace. Flue gases accumulated in the attic and eventually ignited, causing the ceiling drywall and insulation to drop down onto responding firefighters. During investigation, it was found that the vent was exposed to water damage, causing it to collapse.