London Primary School Sprinkler Activation
Summary On 23 August 2025, London Fire Brigade responded to six emergency calls reporting a fire at a primary school. Fire crews from nearby stations were dispatched at 00:08 hours. Upon arrival, the incident commander identified a fire located on the third floor of the...
January 20Sprinkler system contains hot cooking fire in London residential tall building
Image credit tptfire Background The benefits of installing Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) were demonstrated following a fire in a London high-rise residential block of flats. The building sprinkler system activated, thereby containing, controlling the kitchen fire involving hot cooking ...
1 November 2025 @ 8:00 am - 30 November 2025 @ 5:00 pmScotland Fulfilment Centre Saved By Sprinklers
Summary Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) reported a fire within a fulfilment warehouse about the size of 14 football pitches (93,000 square metres) involving a multi-tiered mezzanine structure. The fire was able to develop through openings in the structure, leading to a limited number...
1 November 2025 @ 8:00 am - 30 November 2025 @ 5:00 pmRetrofitted sprinkler system extinguishes fire in West Midlands residential tall building
Image credit Wolverhampton Homes living room seat of the fire ‘The safety of residents is our top priority. We are working with customers and partners such as West Midlands Fire Service, to ensure that residents are safe from fire at all times. Installing sprinklers in...
1 November 2025 @ 12:00 am - 30 November 2025 @ 12:00 amSprinklers contain fire in Stafford block of flats
Group Manager Mark Walchester Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) said: “Fire sprinklers are widely recognised as the single most effective method for preventing fire spread in the early stages, and that was certainly the case in this incident. “If the sprinkler had not been...
22 October 2025Manchester Specialised Housing Complex Sprinkler Save
Scott Harrison, Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service said, “It is the position of both the National Fire Chiefs Council and Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service, that sprinklers are an invaluable active fire safety feature that saves lives in the event of a fire, reducing both...
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