When did NOVA Season 8 Episode 12 air?
NOVA Season 8 Episode 12 aired on October 4, 1981 at 9 PM ET.


PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
More people die in fires in the US than in any other industrialized country. In an alarming report that challenges the complacency of the US fire prevention establishment, NOVA uncovers glaring gaps in our defenses against flames that kill. Sealing any one of these gaps might save thousands of lives and prevent enormous pain and misery.
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NOVA Season 8 Episode 12 aired on October 4, 1981 at 9 PM ET.
This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.
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