A fierce fire broke out at a 12 story residential block on Joiner Street, Manchester, close to the Arndale Centre. The blaze affected at least three floors and caused major damage to four residential flats. The blaze was reported to the Manchester Fire Brigade at approximately 4:00pm on Saturday 30th December. As a result and […]
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Three Teens Charged for School Fires in Scottish Town
A series of arson attacks by three young teens resulted in two school fires in the Scottish town of Loanhead. Two young teenagers have been charged over the deliberate fire which rendered old Paradykes Primary School to its frame. Firefighters were called to the primary school in Loanhead at around 9.30pm on Saturday 5 November. Fears that there […]
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 […]
Don’t Have A Nightmare Before Christmas, Keep Your Business Secure With Our Top 5 Tips
Did you know it’s only 8 weeks until Christmas? Did you also know during the festive season business’ loose approximately £978 million to criminals? Did you also know that over 70% of businesses don’t recover after a major fire Although crime may not be at the top of your priorities this Christmas it should not be […]
Second Major Fire at Disused Plastic Factory Within a Month
The first blaze, on the 21st August, engulfed more than 150 tonnes of plastic and waste. More than 30 fire fighters battled the inferno for over six hours at the disused plastic factory on Paterson Street in Blackburn. The site was previously owned by V10 polymers until the firm went into liquidation but it was […]
Fire Safety in Factories, How do I protect my Factory From Fire?
Factories, due to their nature, are at a high risk of having a fire. Fires usually break out due to unforeseen problems with equipment or human error. The level of risk varies depending on the type of work being carried out in the premises, the number of employees, and the time at which work is […]
Kronospan Factory, Chirk Ablaze Again
Investigations have begun into the cause of yet another fire at the Kronospan factory, Chirk in Wrexham county borough. North Wales Fire and Rescue were called to the blaze at the Kronospan Factory, a factory that manufactures wood-based-panels, just before 5:00am on Friday 8 September. Six fire crews from Chirk, Wrexham, Johnstown, Llangollen, Deeside and […]
