Fires in the workplace are still a common occurrence, with information like this it’s easy to see the importance of having a competent and reliable fire alarm system in place to ensure you have adequate protection. Therefore it is important to consider your fire prevention/strategies. These should be reviewed regularly to ensure your employees are […]
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Coventry Supermarket Evacuated
A fire broke out on the Alvis retail park, Coventry forcing a Morrison’s supermarket to be evacuated on Saturday 21st September. The fire which was attended by a unit from Coventry Central Fire station is believed to have taken place in the electrical plant room at the store. The evacuation took place shortly before 3 […]
Walkers Factory Evacuated After Fire
On Wednesday 17th April, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service attended an incident at the Walkers factory in Leicester. The factory was evacuated at 11.30 AM, however the fire was contained within an industrial oven, which was cooled using its integrated system. The Fire Brigade had two breathing apparatus and one hose reel on standby should […]
Sheffield City Centre Restaurant Evacuated
Kommune restaurant in Sheffield city centre had to be evacuated on Thursday 18th April 2019 after reports of a blaze at 10 PM. The building was fully evacuated before the source of the fire was located to have originated from a bin store off Kings Street. The blaze is believed to have been started deliberately […]
Fire Affects Grand Opera House in York
Fire crews were called to the Grand Opera House on April 24th, 2019, after a curtain caught alight during the rehearsal of Rock of Ages. Staff members used fire extinguishers on the fire, before safely evacuating the building. Fire crews then extinguished the fire using hose reels and a ventilation fan. Fortunately, there were no […]
South Yorkshire Fire Called to Doncaster Prison Blaze
During March 2019, multiple fire crews were called to Lindholme Prison, Doncaster following reports of a fire within one of the cells. Fire engines from Thorne & Doncaster attended the incident which occurred at 6AM. There were no injuries during the incident. Due to the prison officers evacuating the prisoner out of his cell before […]
Factory Fire Forces Industrial Estate to be Evacuated.
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 […]
5 Benefits a CCTV System Will Bring to Your School
Whilst CCTV systems are usually in place for security purposes, there are a number of other benefits to installing CCTV around the school premises too. The cameras can also be used to monitor the movements of staff and pupils, capturing evidence of bullying, misbehaviour and truancy which has proved to be very useful for school […]
