On Wednesday 6th March 2019 a large blaze erupted at Blady Industrial Park, Leicestershire. Following dozens of calls from employees & local residents, Leicestershire fire and rescue service, alongside Derbyshire Fire and Rescue service arrived to tackle the fire which originated from a bed factory. Around 40 firefighters attended the blaze, which following an investigation […]
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Fire explosion destroys car repair shop
The large blaze occurred in January 2019, affecting a car repair shop as well as a stables. Two men suffered burns due to the explosion in a Denmead workshop near Waterloovile. A full investigation is currently taking place in order to understand the cause of the fire however it has been confirmed that gas cylinders […]
Care home hit with a £40,000 fine for major fire safety breaches
A care home in Alsager, Cheshire was struck with a large fine after multiple fire safety breaches in early December. The serious fire safety breaches made by Lavender Home Residential House put residents and staff at huge risk. The care home, which cares for the elderly and those with dementia suffered a £40,000 fine in […]
Hotel Fire Safety – 3 Top tips
A hotel fire can kill. It’s not just your premises to think of when it comes to hotel fire safety. It’s your devoted staff members, it’s your housekeepers, repeated customers that you know by a first name basis, people on their anniversaries or just-marrieds, and children and families on their holidays. If a hotel fire […]
Man Arrested after Residential Flat Fire
A man has been arrested for the deliberate fire at a residential flat block in Seaton, Devon. On Sunday 2nd December, a residential flat was subject to arson. About 80 firefighters from across the county were called to the major blaze in the early hours of the morning. The residential flat fire, also above a […]
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 […]
Christmas Opening Hours 2018
As the festive season approaches, it’s a good time to let you know our Christmas Opening Hours. And no… we don’t mean opening presents hours! We’re available for our customers 365 days a year. So, if you encounter an emergency or if Santa does trigger your alarm, you know who to call! Our emergency call […]
Nursing Home Fire leaves six in Hospital
A serious nursing home fire occurred on January 18th at the Old Vicarage Nursing Home in Pandy Tudur, Wales. The Old Vicarage Nursing Home fire was discovered at around midnight when the alarm system was initiated. Eight fire crews and more than 10 emergency ambulance responders from across Wales were called to attend the incident. […]
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 […]
A Lucky Escape in Flat Fire that leaves Property Inhabitable
At around 12:48 pm Essex County Fire & Rescue were called to a flat fire in Leigh on Sea. Firefighters were called to a flat fire at a block of flats where two people had been sleeping and as a result of sensory deficits, one was unaware of the blazing building. Most of the residents […]
