The story that caught my attention recently wasn’t about fire growth or building loss; it was about confusion. Specifically, the confusion faced by the fire service when arriving at buildings equipped with a range of fire protection systems. In more…
The Grenfell Legacy: Why we need to rethink Fire Safety across the Built Environment
As many reflect on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and its recommendations, it’s important to recognise that the issues brought to light extend far beyond high-rise residential buildings. The challenges highlighted by this tragedy and highlighted in the report are not…
Blaze Destroys West Sussex Beauty Products Warehouse
A massive fire engulfed an unsprinklered warehouse in Burgess Hill, resulting in the complete destruction of the facility. The warehouse was operated by a mail order hair and beauty products business. The fire broke out on the afternoon of June…
Fire crews called to two major industrial fires
Fire crews in the Midlands responded to two devastating industrial fires in late summer. The first at a factory in Leamington Spa caused major disruption and tragically the loss of a worker, while the other in Kidderminster resulted in school…
Why active fire protection must play a role in sustainability
In a post-Covid world, governments are being urged by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to implement deep building renovation and performance standards for newly constructed buildings into pandemic recovery packages. While reducing energy demand and carbon emissions through the use…
Another huge fire at a self-storage warehouse: why are these buildings unprotected?
A fire that destroyed hundreds of rented units at a three-storey self-storage warehouse in Manchester has once again brought into sharp focus the wider impact of fire and the vulnerability of unsprinklered buildings. About 125 firefighters and 25 fire engines…