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Chip Pan Fire, Sprinkler Activation Doncaster
26 August 2022 @ 1:00 am - 2:00 am
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- Fire Rescue Service; South Yorkshire
- Incident; Chip Pan Fire
- When; 26 August 2022
- Time of call; 1am
- Where, South Yorkshire
- Use of premises; Purpose built block of flats 10 floors and above
- Automatic fire suppression system; BS9251:2014
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system
Background
- 15 Storey residential block of flats
- Local authority retrofitted, residential sprinkler system
Incident
- On arrival crews established that the premises residential fire sprinkler system actuated on the 10th floor, involving a chip pan fire left unattended
- The occupier had fallen asleep, alerted by the activation of the premises fire alarm system, the tenant immediately shut the kitchen door containing the fire to compartment of origin
- The heat activated the sprinkler head which contained, controlled the fire before the arrival of operational crews
- Upon entry operational crews extinguished the fire
- No injuries were reported with
Sprinkler system
- Water supply, pump and tank
- Contained/controlled the fire, before the arrival of the fire rescue service
- 1X Fire sprinkler head actuated
Benefits of the sprinkler system
- Rapidly reduced the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire service crucial time to implement their operational tactical plan
- Minimal fire damage reported for the kitchen
Business Continuity
- This incident clearly demonstrates the importance of protecting are most vulnerable residents from fire by the installation of a residential sprinkler system
- Preventing a minor small fire from accelerating into a major fire with only minor disruption to the flat of origin
Conclusion/Links
- This incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers involving chip pan fires, this is the fourth incident reported to Sprinklersaves.co.uk on each occasion the fire was extinguished, contained/contained.
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