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Fire sprinklers save lives. This demonstration shows what happens when a fire ignites in a space with fire sprinklers and without fire sprinklers.

Watch this video to make observations about temperature, time, and conditions in each scenario to understand: how do fire sprinklers keep us safe?  

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This video was created in partnership with the National Fire Sprinkler Association and the Fire Safety Research Institute. 

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