Sprinkler system controls Portsmouth e-bike high-rise Fire
Matt Rowe, fire safety station manager, “This incident once again, showed the dangers of charging electronic bikes/scooters inside but highlighted the benefits of a fully functioning sprinkler system installed for life safety. This system kept the fire in check until the fire service arrived and ...
February 13London 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 20Water Mist Activation Extinguishes Scotland Residential High-Rise Fire
1Stuart Stevens, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Chief Officer, said: “The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service welcome the amended regulations and the increased provision of automatic fire suppression systems. This provision is a significant step forward in fire safety and will increase the safety...
1 November 2025 @ 8:00 am - 30 November 2025 @ 5:00 pmSprinkler 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 am