Why does the fire department break windows and cut holes in a house during a fire?
During a fire, there is a build up of smoke, heat and hot gasses. These items need to be released from the room or structure. By breaking windows or cutting holes, we are allowing the smoke and heat to escape, which in turn, decreases the level of damage done to the structure. Also, by removing the heat and gasses quickly, the conditions inside the house can improve dramatically, which may help both the firefighters and/or any trapped victims.
