r/Firefighting • u/Godslove777 • Jan 27 '25

Photos Whats this smoke tell you?

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Initial size up described conditions with “turbulent smoke”…

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u/Tasty_Explanation_20 Jan 27 '25

Dark brown turbulent smoke indicates wood burning. It’s well into the structure. I’d also say it’s oxygen starved as of this image. If a window breaks or blows out, or SAR opens the door to make entry without controlling it, flashover is eminent