Describe the potential fire hazards and associated risks in the construction industry. Construction sites are high risk areas for a number of reasons, many of them obvious. The danger of a potential fire breaking out is definitely one of these, with many construction sites playing host to numerous examples of the three elements required to start a blaze: a source of ignition, a source of oxygen, and a source of fuel. Fires in these environments can be highly destructive, with damage to materials, delays to construction and risk to life among the consequences. With many occurring each year, it’s important to understand some of the common causes, helping those responsible for safety to avoid fires from breaking out