What to Do If Container Houses Become Popular
When container houses become popular, targeted measures should be taken based on their types. Different strategies are required for ordinary and energy-storage container houses, and daily fire prevention is equally crucial.
Fire Response for Ordinary Container Houses
Ordinary container houses pose a high fire risk due to issues such as poor fire resistance of the building structure, flammable core materials of the panels, narrow passageways, and highly toxic combustion products. In the event of a fire, immediate reporting to the fire department is the top priority. Dial 119 promptly and provide accurate information about the fire location and the severity of the fire to enable a rapid response from the fire services.
Under the premise of ensuring personal safety, initial firefighting can be carried out. Use fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment to attempt to put out the fire. However, it should be noted that in fires involving ordinary container houses, water and fire extinguishers mostly can only be sprayed onto the outer panel surfaces and have limited effectiveness in directly reaching the burning materials in the interlayers. If the fire is large, preventing its spread should be done quickly by cutting off the power supply and closing gas valves to avoid the fire being fueled by energy sources.
At the same time, safe evacuation of personnel should be carried out promptly. Due to the narrow passageways, it is essential to avoid blocking the evacuation routes to ensure an orderly withdrawal of people and prevent anyone from being trapped. After reaching a safe area, wait for rescue and do not blindly return to the fire scene to avoid unnecessary casualties.
Fire Response for Energy-Storage Container Houses
Energy-storage container houses store a huge amount of energy internally. The causes of fires include equipment failures, operational errors, and external fire sources, and the fires are often difficult to control. In the event of a fire, activate the emergency plan promptly and organize professional firefighters to carry out firefighting and rescue operations. Professionals have richer experience and more specialized equipment to effectively deal with complex fire situations.
During the rescue process, preventing the spread of the fire should be a focus. Use foam fire extinguishers to cover the fire source and cut off the power supply to stop the fire from spreading to other areas and reduce losses. In addition, on-site control should be carried out to ensure the safety of rescue personnel and prevent secondary accidents caused by the fire, such as explosions and collapses, to ensure the smooth progress of the rescue work.
Daily Fire Prevention Measures
For both ordinary and energy-storage container houses, strengthening fire safety in daily use is essential. Avoid open-flame operations such as electric welding and gas welding that may ignite the flammable materials in the interlayers. If such operations are necessary, strict fire prevention measures should be taken, such as clearing away flammable materials around and equipping with firefighting equipment. Regularly inspect firefighting facilities to ensure they are in good condition and effective, improving fire prevention and response capabilities.
