In the only human accounts at these high luminous intensities that are not of the more common Arc flash accidents, though varied in the paths to receiving the description of Hiroshima Maidens, a number of 'maidens' survived at the close proximity and range where the flash-fire of their customary, Japanese summer attire, of thin kimono cloth, was near instantaneous. Surviving despite wearing clothing that sustained a flame, by performing an incomplete Stop, drop and roll extinguishing response, though the most common and instinctual recounting, was the physical tearing at the uniquely thin front-facing kimono fabric that had combusted, in an effort to separate the flames from the skin and keep vital airways open.