Application of agricultural fire hose in orchard fire prevention

2025-10-30 10:51:00

Orchards have a higher risk of fire due to dense vegetation and abundant dead branches and leaves. Reasonable configuration of fire hoses can effectively control fires and reduce economic losses.

1、 Characteristics of Orchard Fire

Spread quickly: During the dry season, the fire is prone to spreading with the wind.

Rescue difficulty: The terrain is complex and large firefighting equipment is difficult to access.

2、 Design of water hose system

Layout plan: Lay along the main road and median strip, with a water outlet set every 50 meters.

Water source configuration: Utilize nearby reservoirs or wells, equipped with diesel water pumps to ensure water pressure.

3、 Practical Cases

A certain apple orchard successfully extinguished an initial fire in the autumn of 2022 by installing a 65mm caliber water hose network, recovering losses of over 200000 yuan.

4、 Suggestion

Regularly organize fire drills and train workers on operational skills.

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