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 […]
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Hot Weather, More Fire Hazards and a Higher Risk of Fires!
This British summer heatwave has truly been a scorcher. With record temperatures of 33.0 °C in Wales (Porthmadog, Gwynedd) in June and with the weather set to reach mid 30 °C in the UK this week. One thing’s for sure, we’re in for a hot one! So, with hot weather, means more fire hazards and […]
A Successful BIFM Hot Topic – Fire Suppression Unravelled Seminar!
The West Sussex County Council kindly opened their gates to the County Hall for a successful Fire Suppression Unravelled Seminar. First of all, guests were greeted by the Southern Chair of BIFM and our host for the Fire Suppression Unravelled seminar, Ian Fielder. Upon arrival, Ian welcomed the guests and introduced the nature of the […]
BIFM A Hot Topic – Fire Suppression Unravelled Seminar
No one wants to contemplate the result of a fire on their premises. Let alone having to deal with its detrimental consequences, such as premises and content damage, punishable fines and potentially worse! Therefore, we’re offering you a great opportunity to discover: ‘Fire Suppression Unravelled’ Learn from the experts in understanding what Fire Suppression is […]
Dinnington Fire Releases Toxic Fumes
Dinnington Fire: An industrial unit containing plastics was subject to flames, late on Tuesday evening in Dinnington, South Yorkshire. Plumes of black smoke clouds rolled across the sky from the Dinnington fire as toxic fumes filled the air. The fire broke out at a 40m by 50m industrial unit, at around 5.30pm on Tuesday 23rd […]
A Week in the Life of a Fire Suppression Service Engineer
We’re proud of our engineers, so we wanted to share with you an insight into the weekly workings of an Assured Fire Suppression Service Engineer. Interested in finding out what it’s like to be a fire suppression service engineer? Read on and check out our video below! Our engineers form an integral part of the […]
Why Do We Need Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems?
According to the National Restaurant Association, over half of restaurant fires start in the kitchen so it is important to ensure that your business is following fire safety regulations to prevent harm to your customers, staff and premises. Specific kitchen fire suppression systems are being required more and more by insurance companies as they recognise […]
The Unlikely Culprits of Restaurant Fires
A Nottingham restaurant was forced to close after hot tea towels spontaneously combusted causing the premises to catch light. The blaze started at the Crimson Tree restaurant, Sherwood, on Sunday 4th February 2018 after hot tea towels from a tumble dryer were placed together in a basket. The owner of the restaurant said it was […]
Fire Brigade Union Comment on the “Worrying” Increase of Fire Fatalities
On 8th February The Fire Brigade union (FBU) reacted to the release of new figures on fires and fire related deaths by describing the rise in fires for the second year running and the rise in fatalities as ‘horrifying’. The 2017-year end statistics have shown fire incidents to have increased in England by 9%. This […]
Retail Giant ‘Amazon’ in Serious Warehouse Blaze
In the lead up to the busy festive season, an Amazon distribution warehouse in Staffordshire caught fire. A dozen firefighters tackled the major blaze at around 12.15pm on 4 November this year. The recent fire may result in Christmas delivery delays. The fire has been reported as deliberate. Exactly 12 months ago, Amazon’s warehouse was the target of […]
