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NIST Releases Report

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1. NIST Press Release - Website

2. Study Report Volume 1 – PDF File 9.51MB

3. Study Report Volume 2 – PDF File 34.04MB

4. Power Point Presentation – 2007 Microsoft Format 46.43MB

5. Building Floor Plan – Hi-Resolution / Low-Resolution

6. Smoke and Fire Spread – Hi-Resolution / Low-Resolution

7. Gas Temperatures – Hi-Resolution / Low-Resolution

8. O2 Concentrations in 6 Areas of Fire – Hi-Resolution / Low-Resolution

9. Video of Above Listed Graphics – Real Player Mp4 Format 27.76MB

9. NIST Recommendations – PDF File 16KB

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1 comment Posted by on October 28, 2010

C9 NIST Report Today at Noon

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CHARLESTON – The long awaited National Institute of Standards and Technology Report onthe Sofa Super Store Fire that killed 9 Charleston Firefighters will be released today at 12 noon. The NIST conducted computer modeling to determine the rapid fire spread, why the building collapsed so quickly, and whether sprinklers could have saved the Firefighters.

This is one of two studies the local prosecutor has been waiting for to determine whether criminal charges should be filed.

The earlier Routley Report concluded firefighters did not follow standard safety practices, were under-trained, and had out of date equipment. It also stated that a sprinkler system would have confined the fire to the loading dock where the fire originated.

Stay tuned to SConFire.com today for updates and the posting of the report at noon today. Please be aware that his report is 700 pages in depth and may take time to download.

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One Killed While Eluding Police

MOUNT PLEASANT – The South Carolina Highway Patrol says, one person was killed when a car trying to “elude police” on Highway 17 South at Highway 41 in Mount Pleasant, crashed head-on into an 18-wheeler. (more…)

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Inflatable House Teaches Fire Safety

ANDERSON – Children jumped out of an inflatable house Tuesday, escaping an imaginary fire. During a firefighting exposition in the Civic Center of Anderson, county firefighter Sandy Chamblee rushed the children on, telling them to go “faster, faster.” (more…)

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Woman Succumbs to Fire Injuries

JAMES ISLAND – A elderly woman who was severely burned in a house fire has died from her injuries, Charleston County Deputy Coroner Brittney Martin said today. Theressa McKeithan, 74, of Howle Avenue, died early Wednesday morning, Martin said. (more…)

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Dogs Rescued from Burning West Ashley Home

CHARLESTON – Firefighters rescued two dogs from a burning home this morning. The fire was reported about 9:58 a.m. at 2080 Piper Dr. in West Ashley. No people were home at the time but firefighters found two dogs inside, according to Mark Ruppel, Charleston Fire department public information officer. (more…)

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Sofa Super Store Attorneys Drop Motion

CHARLESTON — Lawyers for the Sofa Super Store no longer are seeking penalties against the city of Charleston for failing to turn over documents from an expert panel that probed the deadly 2007 blaze at its West Ashley showroom.

Sofa Super Store attorney Richard Rosen said the store’s legal team finally received all the documents that had been subpoenaed and saw no need to proceed with its motion for sanctions against the city. (more…)

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Fatal Head-On Wreck with Semi

MOUNT PLEASANT — A woman died and a man is injured after authorities say a car attempting to elude police slammed into a tractor-trailer head-on on U.S. 17 near S.C. Highway 41.

A 2002 Ford Taurus was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of U.S. 17 about 2 a.m. when it struck the semi heading in the opposite direction, S.C. Highway Patrol Cpl. Paul Brouthers said. (more…)

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Early Morning Fire Destroys Building

SPARTANBURG — Fire destroyed a building that used to house the ABC Learning Center on Balsam Avenue in Wellford, which is in Spartanburg County. The fire started around 1 a.m. Tuesday. The flames quickly spread, eventually causing the roof to collapse. It took firefighters two hours to extinguish the flames. (more…)

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NIST Report to be Released on Thursday!

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CHARLESTON – The long-awaited NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) report on the Sofa Super Store Fire will be released this Thursday, October 28th, in a special meeting with members of the families of the Charleston 9. The report will then be presented to the members of the Charleston Fire Department. This is the last report on this tragic fire following the Routley Panel, OSHA, and NIOSH reports released over the past two years. Stay tuned to sconfire.com for more.

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2nd Alarm Warehouse Fire

COLUMBIA — A large warehouse that was scheduled for demolition caught fire Monday afternoon at the old South Carolina Farmers Market location on Bluff Road, according to Columbia fire officials. The fire caused $500,000 in damage to the building. Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins said the building caught fire around 3:00pm, and was mostly extinguished by around 5:00pm. (more…)

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FF’s Raise Money With Halloween Fun

CHESNEE, SC — A volunteer fire department in Spartanburg County is using a seasonal tradition to help raise money.

Firefighters and volunteers with the Cooley Springs Volunteer Fire Department are in dire need of new equipment or upgraded equipment in order to keep their operations going and help serving the community. As a result, members of the community, along with the firefighters and other volunteers are holding a Haunted Trail to help raise money to keep the fire department operational. (more…)

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Chief Completes High Angle Rescue Course

CHERAW — Cheraw Fire Chief John L. Melton and Lt. Tommy Sylvia completed a high angle rescue course at Lexington County Fire Training Facility. The course included rappelling down a 70-foot drill tower using different techniques; various anchor systems as well as raising and lowering systems. The three-day course certified Melton and Sylvia as NFPA Rope Rescue Tec Level 1. (more…)

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Church Fire Caused by Propane Torch

SENECA — An improperly used propane torch was the cause of the fire that gutted a Seneca church building last weekend, according to officials.

Seneca fire marshal Shane Gibbs has ruled that a torch used by workers who were on the roof of the old Seneca Baptist Church building at 201 S. Fairplay St. until around 7 p.m. Saturday evening started the fire, which was unintentional, Seneca fire chief Shane Phillips said Friday. (more…)

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Chief’s Home Destroyed by Blaze

GREENVILLE — A man who puts fires out for a living found his own house ablaze Friday morning.

Firefighters with the River Falls Fire Department in Greenville County were called to their chief’s home. They said by the time they arrived, the house had sustained heavy damage.

Despite the close-to-home loss, firefighters said they are glad no one was injured in the blaze. (more…)

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Faster Help For The Heart

CLEMSON – More than 80,000 fans pour into Clemson University for each of the school’s home football games, causing massive traffic backups at all points of entry into the area around Death Valley. (more…)

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Home Damaged By Late Night Fire

NORTH CHARLESTON - Red Cross volunteers are now assisting a family whose home was damaged by a fire late Saturday night. According to the Red Cross, the fire happened at a home on Norwood Street in North Charleston. (more…)

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FD Hopes Halloween Tradition Will Raise Funds

CHESNEE – A volunteer fire department in Spartanburg County is using a seasonal tradition to help raise money. Firefighters and volunteers with the Cooley Springs Volunteer Fire Department are in dire need of new equipment or upgraded equipment in order to keep their operations going and help serving the community. (more…)

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Fire Destroys Home in Greenville

GREENVILLE – A home on Marie Street in Greenville burned to the ground overnight. The Parker Fire Department responded to the fire at 4:21am Sunday. It took firefighters 20 minutes to douse the flames, according to Chief Randy Jones. (more…)

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Lit Cigarette Ignites Gas Blast; Man Injured

ANDERSON – A gas tank exploded at an Anderson business Friday morning sending one person to the hospital. It happened at about 7:30 a.m at McGee Heating and Air on Whitehall Road. (more…)

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Man Dies in Mobile Home Fire

SPARTANBURG COUNTY — – A 57-year-old man is dead after a mobile home fire in Spartanburg County early Thursday morning.

Coroner Rusty said Donnie Earl Smith Sr. was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday evening. (more…)

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No Indicators Yet Of Arson In Church Fire

SENECA — Nothing in the investigation so far of the weekend fire that damaged the old Seneca Baptist Church building indicates foul play, the Seneca fire chief said Wednesday.

Chief Shane Phillips said that, according to protocol, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were contacted early in the inquiry, but his department is coordinating the investigation.

“At this time,” Phillips said, “there hasn’t been any evidence to suggest this being a criminal act. Should something emerge through our investigation, SLED and the ATF will take an active role.” (more…)

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No Contamination After Fire

SUMMERVILLE – A day after a major fire sparked concerns over air and water contamination in Summerville, the Department of Health and Environmental Control has given the all’s clear sign. A crew from DHEC tested water samples, and checked chemical breakdown sheets, to make sure the water in this area is not contaminated. (more…)

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Emergency Workers Honored at Game

JOHNSONVILLE – In honor of Fire Prevention Week, members of Johnsonville emergency service groups were honored by the community during halftime of the Johnsonville, Hemingway football game Friday night. (more…)

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Grandparent Remain Hospitalized in Augusta Burn Center

JAMES ISLAND – Three people are slowly recovering after a fire destroyed much of their James Island home early Tuesday morning. (more…)

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