Why America Burns

NOVA: Season 9: Episode 2

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Nova: Decoding The Weather Machine
Why America Burns

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PBS | Air Date: October 4, 1981
Summary: NOVA examines outdated fire codes and flammability-testing methods that may be part of the reason why more people die in fires in the U.S. than in any other industrialized country. Also looked at are inadequate sprinkler systems and smoke detectors, fires caused by cigarettes, towering infernos, arson, and the use of combustible plastics inNOVA examines outdated fire codes and flammability-testing methods that may be part of the reason why more people die in fires in the U.S. than in any other industrialized country. Also looked at are inadequate sprinkler systems and smoke detectors, fires caused by cigarettes, towering infernos, arson, and the use of combustible plastics in furniture and building materials. Expand
Genre(s): News, Documentary, Science
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