Setting Fires for Science (1958)
This film shows the scientific study of fires set to buildings in Aultsville, Ontario, a town evacuated for flooding by the St. Lawrence Seaway. Scientists at Canada's National Research Council devised instruments for recording the progress of a fire in all its stages, to help the country's fire fighters lessen fire's tragic toll.
Director: Donald Brittain
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1958
Cast
- Geoffrey Hogwood - Narrator
Editing: Hubert Schuurman
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Setting Fires for Science about?
- This film shows the scientific study of fires set to buildings in Aultsville, Ontario, a town evacuated for flooding by the St. Lawrence Seaway. Scientists at Canada's National Research Council devised instruments for recording the progress of a fire in all its stages, to help the country's fire fighters lessen fire's tragic toll.
- Who directed Setting Fires for Science?
- Setting Fires for Science was directed by Donald Brittain.
- Who stars in Setting Fires for Science?
- Setting Fires for Science stars Geoffrey Hogwood.
- How long is Setting Fires for Science?
- Setting Fires for Science has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Setting Fires for Science?
- Setting Fires for Science is a Documentary film.
- Where was Setting Fires for Science produced?
- Setting Fires for Science was produced in Canada.