Sprinklers extinguish house fire in Dumfries

Dumfries

Summary In March 2026, a kitchen fire in a housing estate in Dumfries was swiftly controlled and extinguished. By the activation of the building sprinkler system, this was achieved by the activation of a concealed sprinkler head in the affected room of origin before the...

Benefits of sprinklers demonstrated following waste recycling fire

Forth

Introduction Major, expensive fires can often be avoided by using various fire prevention strategies. Automatic Water Suppression Systems (AWSS) are one effective approach, as they can help contain, control, or sometimes even extinguish a building fire before the Fire Rescue Service (FRS) arrives. This incident...