Couple dies in Bunker from Troublesome Fire

[tactical_2012]

COLORADO WILDFIRES: Family believes grandparents died in cement bunker during East Troublesome Fire
https://kdvr.com/news/local/family-b...ublesome-fire/

[.455_Hunter]

Based on the scanner traffic from Wednesday night, I believe the couple were physically contacted at least once by rescuers for assistance in evacuating, and they refused help.

I am not sure what else could have been done.

[Brass]

It's even harder to understand their actions in light of the fact that he was a retired firefighter. I'd expect him to have a solid grasp on temperature and air quality in the middle of a fire.

[Mtneer]

A well-designed fire bunker can easily withstand a wildfire and protect anyone inside. Typically built away from the building in case it collapses with a sealed door that opens inwards so it can't be blocked by debris. They're fairly common in Australia and will likely become popular in the US as fires continue to grow.

[.455_Hunter]

It will be interesting if details of the bunker become public, such as basement versus separate. I agree a separate bunker has very high probability of surviving a forest fire if constructed properly.

[tmckay2]

Wouldnt you need it to be air tight though and have only one air intake and outtake with a filter?

[hatidua]

How long of an air supply (aside from the temperature issues) would a bunker need? would an hour be enough, would eight hours be enough?

[FoxtArt]

I would think an issue could exist where any kind of air intake/exhaust could result in a situation where the fire is also consuming your oxygen supply. But, I honestly don't know. I've heard of issues like that with flamethrowers and rare cases of suffocation in war. (such as keeping an armored vehicle lit up, the occupants can suffocate).

[O2HeN2]

Might work for a brushfire, but not a forest fire:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-property.html

O2

[CS1983]

This is pretty rough. People need to stop the "I live in a forest" mentality. No; you live in a fire pit. Clear away your land from the house.

May they rest in peace.