Press 5 had an unexpected thermal event
Translation: shit went sideways and we had to call the fire department.
by Mark Barker June 24, 2021
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An exothermic reaction where large amounts of smoke are generated but no flames are observed.
My house was subject to a thermal event and was reduced to ashes. I didn't see it, so it must not have been a fire.
by coldandbothered November 17, 2010
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