This paper considers the mathematical field modeling approach to the description of enclosed fires. Field modeling is emerging as the "new technology" for the simulation of the fire in enclosure scenario. A number of field modeling packages are discussed as well as their application to aircraft cabin fires, fire-sprinkler interaction, shopping mall fires, atria fires and fires in sports stadia.
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