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Adapting fire safety: Evolving suppression technologies for modern hazards

Tom Hughes, General Manager at Aerocom, explains how different forms of fire suppression systems can control fires that can't always be put out by water. Read More

The Fire Industry Association announces dates for Dublin Fire Safety Summit

The Fire Industry Association (FIA) announces its Fire Safety Summit in Dublin on 20 June 2024. Read More

Fire risk education key goal of lithium-ion battery podcast

Upcoming IFSEC Insider Podcast mini-series on lithium-ion batteries will aim to raise awareness of their fire risk. Read More

85% of organisations have no fire risk assessment for Lithium-ion battery devices on site

Just 15% of organisations say they have conducted a workplace fire risk assessment to cover the risks posed by devices containing lithium-ion batteries, new research finds. Read More

Major fire at building site in Reading

The blaze broke out in Reading city centre on Thursday (23 November) morning, with the site having to be evacuated. Read More

Leeds bird farm fined after worker suffers serious burns in shed blaze

A bird farm in Leeds has been fined £26,680 after a fire in a rearing shed resulted in serious injuries to one of its employees. Read More

Groundworks contractor fined for petrol fire

A Kent groundwork contractor has been fined after a worker sustained serious burns following petrol being thrown on a bonfire. Read More

BESA updates guidance on fire dampers after finding critical number of incorrect installations

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has issued an interim technical bulletin (VH001) ahead of a full update to its guidance after finding a significant number of problems with the installation of fire dampers. Read More

Which non-residential properties are most at risk of fire?

New research has revealed the industry buildings that have the highest amount of fire service attendance in the UK. Read More

Major incidents across UK puts strain on fire services – ‘Scale of these fires is set to continue’

The capital was one of 15 areas around the UK to declare a major incident with fires starting on a day which saw a record temperature of 40.3C (104.5F). Read More



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