International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
Heritage on fire: who’s next? Fire risk management for cultural heritage

Heritage on Fire: Who's next?

Fire is a major hazard affecting cultural heritage assets around the world. Although it may seem a ‘rare event’ from a single institution’s perspective, large fires can become routine when considering the total heritage of a nation. Furthermore, their impact is typically catastrophic, causing total or almost total loss in the affected cultural property.