South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue were called to an industrial estate in Sheffield on Saturday 12th October. Five appliances and a specialist aerial ladder platform were called to the fire on Coleford Road, Darnall. The incident occured within an industrial building on the estate. Following the fire, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue urged the public […]
Tag Archives | Fire Suppression
Huge Blaze at London City Centre Restaurant
A major fire broke out at a restaurant in Soho, London after a wok was left unattended on Friday 20th September. 80 firefighters from Soho, Euston, Lambeth, and Paddington battled the blaze. The third floor of the four story building was destroyed. Parts of the first and second floors were also on fire, as well […]
Why Should You Install a Fire Suppression System On Your Premises?
There are a number of points to consider when installing a Fire Suppression System on your site. The fire risks, the design considerations and the potential down time are just a select few. Here is our Fire Suppression specialist discussing how Fire Suppression works, which systems are available, the design considerations and the benefits of […]
5 Reasons Why Hotels Should Install A Sprinkler System
Did you know the 12 months leading to April 2019 there were 613 fires affecting hotels? These included 103 deliberate fires, 60 non-fatal casualties and 1 fatality. There is a growing reliance on automatic fire detection systems being included in any new fire safety plan, however this can often be poorly designed or installed […]
The 5 Main Types of Fire Suppression
We know from experience that choosing the correct fire suppression system for your organisation can be a bit of a minefield. It is important to understand the different systems and which type of system is required to protect your specific high risk area. This is why we have put together our brief guide, outlining the […]
Is a Fire Suppression System Right For Your Business?
A fire Suppression system suppresses a fire through releasing an agent. Once a fire has been detected, by either the manual or automatic detection, a notification is sent to the panel which in turn releases the agent. Fire Suppression systems are being installed to protect all industries across the UK from Restaurants and Bakeries to […]
Restaurant Fire Safety
Restaurant fire safety and keeping your staff safe from fire. According to the London fire brigade, the majority (25%) of restaurant and takeaway fires, are caused by their own kitchen appliances, followed closely by their cookers (23%). Therefore, how can you improve on your restaurant fire safety, what can you do to protect your restaurant […]
Aviation Manufacturer hit by fire, hits back after 3 years
A manufacturer of aviation systems that were ruined by fire is now planning to build a new plant for propeller production. In 2015, Dowty Propellers, a manufacturer of propeller systems for various aircrafts, was ravaged by fire. Around 80 firefighters were called to the aviation manufacturer and head office site in Gloucestershire at around midnight […]
York Star Inn the City Restaurant Fire
On Friday 9 November, Star Inn the City, located in the picturesque botanical Museum Gardens had a restaurant fire. Firefighters were called to serious restaurant fire in the early hours of the morning. There were more than just stars lighting up the sky on Friday. Located in a converted engine house on the scenic banks […]
The £85 Million Westquay Leisure Centre Closures Due To Freezer Fire
Westquay Leisure Centre was evacuated on Saturday 4th August after a small fire from a faulty freezer broke out. The 85 million pound leisure centre in Southampton was only opened in December of 2016. The complex contains over 130 separate hospitality and leisure businesses. Most of which businesses within near vicinity to the cinema were […]
