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<p>This scientific article is dedicated to the analysis of the impact of vehicle fires on the urban environment. In the context of the dynamic processes of urbanization and societal mobilization, understanding the consequences of vehicle fires becomes exceedingly important for ensuring sustainable urban development and improving residents’ quality of life. The article presents the results of spatial analyses of vehicle fires that occurred within the Warsaw area between 2010 and 2021. In the analytical section, an attempt was made to identify the parts of the city where residents were most exposed to the emission of toxic substances. According to the presented calculations, almost 3 tons of toxic substances are released into the atmosphere every year as a result of vehicle fires in Warsaw. The article also provides information about the materials used in motor vehicles and assesses their environmental impact through the emission of hazardous substances in the event of a vehicle fire. Proposed changes that could minimize the number of vehicle fires in the future are also indicated in the article, thereby contributing to increased road safety levels in the city and positively influencing the environment.</p>
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This scientific article is dedicated to the analysis of the impact of vehicle fires on the urban environment. In the context of the dynamic processes of urbanization and societal mobilization, understanding the consequences of vehicle fires becomes exceedingly important for ensuring sustainable urban development and improving residents’ quality of life. The article presents the results of spatial analyses of vehicle fires that occurred within the Warsaw area between 2010 and 2021. In the analytical section, an attempt was made to identify the parts of the city where residents were most exposed to the emission of toxic substances. According to the presented calculations, almost 3 tons of toxic substances are released into the atmosphere every year as a result of vehicle fires in Warsaw. The article also provides information about the materials used in motor vehicles and assesses their environmental impact through the emission of hazardous substances in the event of a vehicle fire. Proposed changes that could minimize the number of vehicle fires in the future are also indicated in the article, thereby contributing to increased road safety levels in the city and positively influencing the environment.

Spatial Analysis of the Impact of Motor Vehicle Fires on the Urban Environment using the Example of Warsaw

Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering

Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment

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This scientific article is dedicated to the analysis of the impact of vehicle fires on the urban environment. In the context of the dynamic processes of...

Spatial Analysis of the Impact of Motor Vehicle Fires on the Urban Environment using the Example of Warsaw

Published Online: Oct 20, 2023

Page range: 181 - 191

Received: Aug 11, 2023

Accepted: Sep 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0045

Keywords
Fire department data, Harmful substances, Road safety, Spatial analysis, Urban environment, Vehicle fire

© 2023 Krystian Szewczyński, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Spatial Analysis of the Impact of Motor Vehicle Fires on the Urban Environment using the Example of Warsaw

Published Online: Oct 20, 2023

Page range: 181 - 191

Received: Aug 11, 2023

Accepted: Sep 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0045

KeywordsFire department data, Harmful substances, Road safety, Spatial analysis, Urban environment, Vehicle fire

© 2023 Krystian Szewczyński, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Fire department data, Harmful substances, Road safety, Spatial analysis, Urban environment, Vehicle fire