Fire or explosion in an urban or residential area
Risks and causes
What can you do?
Read all the fire safety tips on Don't play with fire (French/Dutch only)
Impact and probability
The figures relating to probability and impact describe an extreme fire or explosion. The BNRA theoretically describes such a scenario as follows:
- The fire or explosion occurs in an urban or residential area.
- The buildings within a 500-metre radius are at risk. Non-structural damage can extend up to 5,000 metres.
- A strong wind or dry weather can aggravate a fire or explosion.
How should you interpret these results?
Within the BNRA, experts assessed three scenarios for each risk: considerable, major or extreme. On each page, you will find the results of the scenario with the highest score based on the combination of likelihood and impact. This does not mean that this scenario will occur or is the most likely. Read more here about how to correctly interpret the results.
Probability
Weak
Human impact
Moderate
Societal impact
Moderate
Environmental impact
Very weak
Financial impact
Moderate
What do the authorities do?
The FPS Home Affairs is responsible for basic fire prevention standards. Communities and municipalities can impose additional requirements, depending on the type of building, e.g. hospital, school. Find out more here.