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Ireland- Man dies in ambulance fire at Naas hospital

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http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0922/818470-naas/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"A man has died in a fire in an ambulance outside Naas General Hospital.

Health Service Executive Chief Executive Tony O’Brien this evening confirmed that the death was as a direct result of the fire.

Mr O'Brien said one possible cause being examined relates to the oxygen tanks on the vehicle.

A notice has been issued to all other ambulance crews around the country as a result.

Two paramedics were injured in today's fire. One has since been discharged while the second remains in hospital for observation after he suffered burn injuries."

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/ ... -1.2801851" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Only hearing about this incident now, shocking and condolences for those families involved :(

I didn't realised those oxygen canisters could just explode causing such a fire
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Oh my goodness! My thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues of all those affected. :(
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What a tragic incident and one which raises so many questions!

Hats off to the paramedics who appear to have been injured in a rescue attempt. I would like to know if they were in the cab when the fire ignited. I have attended 3 serious fires in Hospitals involving O2 - one a fatal fire - so I can guess the most probable cause(s). However it would be wrong to speculate like an armchair investigator so I will resist.

However, if anybody hears any more about this incident in the months to come, I'd be obliged if they could post it here as it's unlikely to be further widely reported this side of the Irish Sea
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Messy wrote:What a tragic incident and one which raises so many questions!

Hats off to the paramedics who appear to have been injured in a rescue attempt. I would like to know if they were in the cab when the fire ignited. I have attended 3 serious fires in Hospitals involving O2 - one a fatal fire - so I can guess the most probable cause(s). However it would be wrong to speculate like an armchair investigator so I will resist.

However, if anybody hears any more about this incident in the months to come, I'd be obliged if they could post it here as it's unlikely to be further widely reported this side of the Irish Sea
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/a ... -1.2802845" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The latest update indicates your thoughts are spot on indeed, ironically the victims surname released as a Mr Burn, very sad and unsuspecting tragedy. It is unfortunate such instances are reviewed as reaction after the events occurring - I wouldn't know if there's any prechecks can be done to anticipate such happening before they do.
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As Messy has said, several possible causes here in relation to oxygen tanks.
AMC1 wrote:I didn't realised those oxygen canisters could just explode causing such a fire
I think that sums up the general public's knowledge of oxygen cylinders and the dangers. They're safe, if treated with respect.

When I was out in the USA, it always amazed me going around the casinos in Las Vegas (where smoking is allowed in-doors if you're gambling :shock:), the number of old folk playing the slot machines, lit ciggie in hand and oxygen bottle on the trolley next to them, with the plastic piping up their nose!
I used to keep well clear of them!

Another little know fact, unless you work with the stuff, is that Grease/Oil and Oxygen don't mix. It's a much higher risk with liquid oxygen, but not to be ignored with gaseous.
See this demo using a small quantity of LOX (liquid Oxygen).
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bernicarey wrote:A
Another little know fact, unless you work with the stuff, is that Grease/Oil and Oxygen don't mix. It's a much higher risk with liquid oxygen, but not to be ignored with gaseous.
See this demo using a small quantity of LOX (liquid Oxygen).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFyqilT0ld0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I learned all about this at a very young age as my Dad was partially deaf (completely in one ear and part with tinnitus in the other) following an explosion on board an aircraft carrier where he was a aircraft technician. The cause of the explosion was when an untrained persons applied oil to the thread of a oxygen delivery pipeline on the underside of an aircraft wing. The O2 didn't like it and it all got very Messy when it went bang!. It caused him years of discomfort and upset :(
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