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Stationing a man at the mine main fan to see that the fan continues to run.
Cutting off electric power from the part of the mine in which a fire is sealed off as well as in return airways utilised for carrying the fire gases .
Making necessary adjustment in ventilation so that the return from the fire area can be directed into the main return.
Heavily stonedusting all roadways leading to and form the fire area. Establishing telephonic communication between the fresh-air base and the surface. Preparatory measures for nitrogen flushing during reopening.
METHODS OF REOPENING
Recovery by Reventilation
Two variants of this method: a. Reventilation without inspection by rescue brigades (Direct method) This method is employed in a non-gassy mine, when a fire in an isolated area is small in extent. When it is confirmed from evidences that the fire has been extinguished.
In case of heavy falls in roadways which can not be cleared and reventilation in the normal way is not practicable
Methods of ventilating a sealed-off area Method 1: Ventilating by normal ventilation pressure.