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It couldn't happen

Australia, 1975
film

Burns are one of the most frequent types of domestic accidents, particularly to children. The variety of situations in which accidental burning can happen are..

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It needn't happen

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Playing with fire

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Playing with fire

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Burn care: a life at stake

United States, 1980
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Burns

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Every five minutes

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Fire: what makes it burn?

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Fire safety

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The Burning question: a fire protection film

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Fuel for thought

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House afire

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The Burning question: a fire protection film (B&W)

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Learn not to burn

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Burn emergency

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Suspects all

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A Word to the wise

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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and recognise their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.