flashover
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, flashover has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Sword and Scale (Dec 2025).
A flashover is the near-simultaneous ignition of most of the directly exposed combustible material in an enclosed area. When certain organic materials are heated, they undergo thermal decomposition and release flammable gases. Flashover occurs when the majority of the exposed surfaces in a space are heated to their autoignition temperature and emit flammable gases. A small flame can reach flashover in 3-5 minutes. Flashover normally occurs at between 500 °C (932 °F) and 600 °C (1,112 °F) for ord
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Sword and Scale |
| Field | Fire science |
Who talks about flashover on podcasts?
flashover came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Sword and Scale.
- Episode 289 on Sword and Scale (Dec 2025)
What is flashover mentioned alongside?
flashover is most often mentioned alongside John Flynn, Hawaiian Punch Bottle and risk assessment tools.
Mentioned together: John Flynn, Hawaiian Punch Bottle, risk assessment tools, text message, ferrets, reasonable doubt, incident command, fire station, Green Haven Correctional Facility, jury