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Old 04-03-2012, 05:35 AM   #1
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Default Russian skycraper burns for 3 hours does not collapse into own footprint
Blaze engulfs Europe's tallest building site

Huge flames danced for hours as a massive fire engulfed the top floors of an under-construction Moscow skyscraper that is set to be Europe’s tallest.

The fire at the eastern part of the Federation Tower complex was visible from much of the the city’s western half, but no injuries were reported in the blaze.
Two firefighting helicopters noisily circled the blaze, dumping huge buckets of water on the flames. The Emergencies Ministry said the fire was stopped from spreading by about 11.30pm (5.30am Tuesday AEST), some three hours after it began.

The cause of the fire, which broke out some 250 metres above street level, was not immediately known.

The Federation Tower is part of a massive development on the banks of the Moscow River about 2.5 kilometres west of the Kremlin.

When completed, it is to consist of two glass-sheathed office towers flanking a mast reaching 560 metres.


Huge flames danced for hours as a massive fire engulfed the top floors of an under-construction Moscow skyscraper that is set to be Europe’s tallest.

The fire at the eastern part of the Federation Tower complex was visible from much of the the city’s western half, but no injuries were reported in the blaze.

Two firefighting helicopters noisily circled the blaze, dumping huge buckets of water on the flames. The Emergencies Ministry said the fire was stopped from spreading by about 11.30pm (5.30am Tuesday AEST), some three hours after it began.


A firefighting helicopter tried to contain the blaze that consumed Moscow's Federation Tower, which when complete will be the tallest building in Europe.

The cause of the fire, which broke out some 250 metres above street level, was not immediately known.

The Federation Tower is part of a massive development on the banks of the Moscow River about 2.5 kilometres west of the Kremlin.

When completed, it is to consist of two glass-sheathed office towers flanking a mast reaching 560 metres.



The tower that caught on fire is to top out at 360 metres tall. That would make it Europe’s tallest building, exceeding the current record-holder, the 302-metre City of Capitals building in the same development as the Federation Tower. Another building in the complex, the Mercury City Tower, is to reach 332 metres.
Russian news reports said the fire engulfed some 300 square metres at its height.
It hit multiple floors, reportedly the 65th to 67th.

More pics and full story @ the Age


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Old 04-03-2012, 07:10 AM   #2
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After 911 we all expect steel skyscrapers to become pulverized as a result of a fire? I think after 911, the laws of physics were reinstated, after a brief one day suspension in New York City. Strange how we aren't allowed to talk about that one day suspension.

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Old 04-03-2012, 12:55 PM   #3
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takes a fvcking blast furnace to melt steel.

i don't even like melting steel, and i like melting aluminum (1100F), silver (1700+F), copper, & gold (1900+F).

the medium temps for silver copper & gold throw off a LOT of radiation.

steel at 2700 F ? i'd like to eventually have the set-up to do it (actually, using hardwood to supply the heat), but i would need a LOT of oxygen (for the fire). and some major protection for my eyes - from the radiation.


if Americans had a proper industrial arts education, they would look at the official 9-11 conspiracy theory & say, "no f'ing way."
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Old 04-03-2012, 01:00 PM   #4
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takes a fvcking blast furnace to melt steel.

i don't even like melting steel, and i like melting aluminum (1100F), silver (1700+F), copper, & gold (1900+F).

the medium temps for silver copper & gold throw off a LOT of radiation.

steel at 2700 F ? i'd like to eventually have the set-up to do it (actually, using hardwood to supply the heat), but i would need a LOT of oxygen (for the fire). and some major protection for my eyes - from the radiation.


if Americans had a proper industrial arts education, they would look at the official 9-11 conspiracy theory & say, "no f'ing way."
Dont forget the fire must be CARBON based, in order to simulate an office fire for your testing.

WOW. Their steel lasted 3 hrs and no failure. Our steel lasted an hour and crumbled into DUST.

10 years later it seems so surreal that this story was not only portrayed as the truth, but it was believed to be the truth as well.
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Old 04-03-2012, 01:45 PM   #5
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Dont forget the fire must be CARBON based, in order to simulate an office fire for your testing.

WOW. Their steel lasted 3 hrs and no failure. Our steel lasted an hour and crumbled into DUST.

10 years later it seems so surreal that this story was not only portrayed as the truth, but it was believed to be the truth as well.
you mean carbon as in, flaming stockbrokers, burning carpet, smoldering office partitions, and blazing conference room tables ?
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Old 04-03-2012, 05:24 PM   #6
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Beijing mandarin hotel fire: Flames pouring out the windows several floors high all over the place

Fast forward to about 2 1/2 minutes:



The aftermath:



Raged like a roman candle for over 3 hours.

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Old 04-03-2012, 10:46 PM   #7
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Ya, but it wasn't fueled by jet fuel, you know it burns alot hotter !


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Old 04-04-2012, 02:09 AM   #8
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don't ya hate typo's

chinese building burning... amazing!
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Old 04-04-2012, 03:01 AM   #9
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don't ya hate typo's

chinese building burning... amazing!
Made in China. The pinnacle of quality.
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Old 04-04-2012, 01:25 PM   #10
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Clearly since 9/11 structural engineers have used innovation to ensure steel buildings do not collapse into dust within their own footprint while they are on fire.

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Old 04-04-2012, 02:36 PM   #11
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Clearly since 9/11 structural engineers have used innovation to ensure steel buildings do not collapse into dust within their own footprint while they are on fire.

yes on the whole, the human race has been making great progress since 9/11
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