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4th International Symposium, Human Behaviour in Fire 2009, 13-15 July, Cambridge, UK

The 4th International Symposium to be held in Cambridge UK 13 -15th July 2009 addresses current issues associated with the fire safety design and evacuation of dwelling, structures, medium/high rise buildings and transport modes. Over 45 papers will be presented in parallel sessions over 3 days alongside 24 poster papers presented by an international group of researchers and workers from 15 countries.

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