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BLEVE <br /> Definition: oiling iquid xpanding apour xplosion <br /> ■ A BLEVE happens if a container holding a pressurized <br /> liquefied gas fails catastrophically. Catastrophic failure of the <br /> vessel is followed by the explosive release of boiling liquid and <br /> expanding vapour. <br /> NOTL . A BLEVE can occur even if the material is <br /> non-flammable. <br /> REMEMBER: Fires involving flammables in pressurized vessels — <br /> should isolate for 1 mi. in all directions and consider evacuation for <br /> 1 mi. Let the Pros handle it! <br />