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A mist system uses superfine water droplets to suppress fires in the Tyne Tunnels. It cools the air, absorbs heat, and scrubs smoke. The system uses 2,000 liters of water per minute at high pressure.
- 💨 The mist system sprays superfine water to cool fires and absorb heat.
- 💧 It uses 2,000 liters of water per minute, but less than sprinklers.
- ⛑️ The system was inspired by the 1999 Mont Blanc tunnel disaster.
- 👨🚒 It gives emergency services time to arrive and people time to escape.
A man in a yellow high-visibility jacket and hard hat looks surprised while holding a long pole inside a tunnel.