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¹Department of Fire Science, Wu Feng University, 117 Jianguo Rd., Sec. 2, Minsyong, Chiayi, 62153, Taiwan. chi.jen-hao@wfu.edu.tw

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A nighttime inn fire in Taiwan, the nation's deadliest, was investigated using fire dynamics simulation. Analysis revealed key factors contributing to the high casualty count, highlighting the importance of advanced simulation in fire investigations.

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Area of Science:

Fire Safety Engineering
Fire Dynamics Simulation
Building Fire Investigation

Background:

Nighttime inn fires pose significant risks of casualties.
Taiwan experienced its most severe inn fire incident, necessitating a thorough investigation.
Understanding the dynamics of such fires is crucial for preventing future tragedies.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the deadliest inn fire case in Taiwan's history.
To reconstruct the fire scene using advanced simulation techniques.
To identify the factors contributing to the high number of casualties.

Main Methods:

Utilized official fire investigation reports and NFPA921 regulations.
Employed the NIST Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) for fire scene reconstruction.
Analyzed personnel evacuation times and fire hazard factors.

Main Results:

The FDS simulation successfully reconstructed the fire scene.
Analysis clarified the reasons behind the exceptionally high casualty rate.
Evacuation times and hazard factors were identified as critical elements.

Conclusions:

The Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) is an essential tool for modern fire investigations.
Simulation results closely matched the actual fire scene.
FDS can be utilized by engineers to evaluate and improve building fire safety measures.