Uncontrolled unloading: Fire in a 2200 m2 warehouse, north of Marseille.

Warehouse Fire at a Logistics Company in Charlelal

Over 100 firefighters and 40 vehicles from SIDS 13 responded on Monday, May 23, 2022, in the early afternoon to control the fire that ravaged the site of the road transport company.

The emergency services used the Colossus robot, capable of projecting 2500 liters per minute. This type of robot had been used in 2019 by the BSPP for the Notre-Dame fire in Paris.

(Photo illustration LP/Frédéric Naizot)

A significant intervention that managed to control the fire in less than 3 hours. Fortunately, there was no lithium on the site.

Significant Damages During the Logistic Site Fire

Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Significant damages, however, have to be lamented. In addition to the 2200 m2 of destroyed storage, 7 vehicles also burned.

A punctured drum of flammable liquid caused the fire

During the truck unloading, a drum of flammable liquid was punctured. The cause of this puncture is unknown.

Forklift mishap, Fall, Nails, ... ?

The flammable liquid then spread on the floor. The fire ignited with the vapors emitted by this flammable liquid.

The fire spread to other flammable drums as well as to gas cylinders which then exploded.

ICPE Classification of Covered Warehouses: Post-Lubrizol Regulation

Starting from 500T of combustible materials, warehouses are now subject to declaration for the ICPE classification of covered warehouses, under the 1510 category.

These regulatory evolutions are complex and any warehouse can now be subjected to it.

This category does not concern sites that do not perform storage but merely transit and dock passage.

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We assist you in determining and optimizing your classification in relation to different ICPE classifications, and implementing measures related to your obligations.

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