by Admin | Jan 18, 2016 | News, Source Fire News
The emergency sprinkler systems at The Address Downtown Dubai hotel ran out of water 15 minutes after the fire broke out on New Year’s Eve, it has been claimed. An official from Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) has revealed the huge fire put undue pressure on the fire safety...
by Admin | Jan 8, 2016 | News
On New Years Eve when most people were beginning their celebrations and Dubai was preparing for its amazing fire work display a fire started and quickly decimated the 63 storey The Address Hotel. The cause is as yet unknown but industry experts are saying that the...
by Admin | Dec 22, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
Heritage buildings across England are at risk of burning down because their owners are blocking attempts to install “unsightly” fire prevention methods, experts have warned according to The Daily Telegraph. A “misplaced” fear among conservationists and architects that...
by Admin | Dec 20, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
A LANDLORD who put tenants in danger by failing to provide adequate fire precautions has been left to pay almost £4,000 following successful prosecution according to Reading Chronicle. Samuel Odueken admitted to a total of four safety breaches for the shared home in...
by Admin | Dec 20, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
This video is a great example of what can happen when a fire alarm sounds, how many minutes pass by before there is a reaction? Is it an appropriate reaction? Or does the evacuation really need the support of a member of staff? Does your fire procedure take into...
by Admin | Dec 20, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
Earlier this month, a fire ripped through student flats in Bristol where around 120 students lived. More than 40 firefighters tackled the blaze as it took hold of the building and completely destroyed the roof. No students were harmed, but all have had to be rehoused...
