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SUMMARY:London Recycling Plant Suppression Activation
DESCRIPTION:London Fire Brigade LFB have reported the following activation where fire suppression was recorded as being present and operated having an impact. The data around the incident provides powerful evidence as to the ability of fire sprinklers and other forms of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) in protecting our communities from fire. \nRecycling Plant  \n\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 2 August 2023\nTime of call; 12:15\nWhere\, Havering\nOccupancy; Recycling Plant\nLocation of fire; Process/Production room\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Water mist\n\nIncident  \n\nFire involving batteries\, generators located in a process production room.\nActivating the premises water mist system in the room of origin\nContaining\, controlling the fire to the room of origin\nTotal fire damage 5sqm\nFirefighting action immersed in water.\n\nThe ¹ National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) have reported that UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) attend around 300 significant fires in waste sites each year which are often difficult to extinguish requiring multiple FRS resources for significant periods of time which can have a serious impact on the local community in the short or long term\, including: \n\nThe Environmental Impact\nPublic health impacts on responders and communities\nLarge scale financial loses and disruption.\nRoad closures\nHigh demand on FRS and other agency resources\n\nFRS are fully aware of the environmental impacts of fire publishing sustainability\, environmental reports with further guidance published by the government on environmental protection\, providing further guidance for FRS on preventing and dealing with incidents with the potential to pollute. \nActive fire protection systems\, specifically Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) should be seen as part of a holistic approach minimising fire damage as part of a greener approach from the fire sector\, which is currently overlooked. The Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum (WISH) published “Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites” good practice guidance on the latest research and information available to achieve good fire risk management which includes an appendix focusing on suppression/extinguishing/fighting systems focusing on \n\nImportance of seeking competent advice for the installation of a fire suppression system\nThe system should be proportionate to the nature and scale of waste management activities completed and associated risks.\nChoosing the appropriate fire suppression system which may include.\n\nSprinklers\nManual open deluge system\nDeluge/water spray systems\nMobile foam trolley\nWater monitors/cannons/curtains\n\n\n\n\nThe design\, installation and maintenance of the proposed system is covered by an appropriate UKAS-accredited third-party certification scheme.\nImportance of liaising with insurers who may have specific requirements for fire suppression systems.\n\nThe recent London\, Herne Hill Waste Transfer Station Fire 8 September 2023\, clearly reminds us of the dangers these types of fires can bring to the local community\, if fire suppression had been installed could the outcome of been different? \nIt is reported that. \n\n100% of the building was alight with a partial collapse.\nLFB Mobilised 15 fire appliances requiring 100 firefighters.\n2x 32 metre turntable ladders used as water towers.\nThe fire had a significant impact on the local communities.\nFire suppression was not installed.\n\n  \n  \nImages credit LFB Twitter \nDeputy Assistant Commissioner for the South West London Area\, Nick Davis\, said: “Firefighters have been continually tackling the fire at the waste transfer station in Herne Hill since it started on Friday morning. Controlled demolition on site allowed us to safely make progress and the fire was fully extinguished this morning\, which I know will come of huge relief to local residents. \n“This fire has had a significant impact on the communities in the surrounding area and I know how difficult it has been for people to keep their doors and windows closed during the heatwave. Local senior fire officers and members of our Community Engagement team are continuing to give advice to local residents and provide support. We are carrying out an investigation into the fire and we are fully supporting the Metropolitan Police Service’s investigation. \n“The challenging nature of the fire on site means that firefighters from across London have attended over the weekend. I would like to thank our operational staff\, control officers and enabling teams for their work to maintain our presence on site for over 80 hours and counting.” \n\nSprinkler Saves Uk\, Annual Review 2022/2023\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nWish\, Reducing Fire Risk At Waste Management Sites\nLFB Herne Hill Waste Transfer Station press release\n\n¹ NFCC. National Operational Guidance\, Fires in waste sites
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-recycling-plant-suppression-activation/
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230511T004600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230511T154200
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20230620T082119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T190104Z
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SUMMARY:Wandsworth Recycling Plant Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Recue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Recycling Plant Fire\nWhen; 11/05/2023\nTime of call; 00:46\nStop message; 03:32\nWhere\, Wandsworth\, London\nType of Premises; Recycling Plant\nAutomatic fire suppression System\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises commercial sprinkler system. The premises is responsible for the management of waste delivered to it by local councils within London. \nIncident \n\nAt 00:46\, LFB mobilised fire appliances from Wandsworth\, Battersea\, Fulham\, Chelsea\, and tooting fire stations to a fire at a recycling plant\nOn arrival operational crews identified 100 tonnes of mixed household recycling alight located within a waste disposal site\nThe premises AFSS actuated containing\, controlling the fire.\nTotal fire damage up to 51-100 sqm\nFirefighting media Main branch/jet\nThe cause of the fire is being treated as accidental with the most likely cause the failure of a lithium-ion battery.\n\nA spokesman for LFB said. \n“Lithium batteries should not be placed in the same bins as your regular rubbish or recycling. If they overheat\, they may cause it to catch fire. Instead\, check your local authority’s website for the safest way to dispose of lithium batteries in your area. \n“Lithium batteries store a significant amount of energy in a very small space and are much more powerful compared to other types of batteries. If that energy is released in an uncontrolled way\, then a fire or explosion may result.  \n“Batteries can present a fire risk if they’re overcharged\, short circuited\, submerged in water or damaged\, so it’s really important to protect them against being crushed and dispose of them safely.” \nDangers\, implications of waste fires \nOften difficult to extinguish\, requiring multiple fire rescue services resources for long periods of time. The impact of these fires may be short term or long-term including. \n\nPublic health impacts on responders and communities\nThe public being evacuated or sheltering in place.\nEnvironmental impacts\nPollution of surface and groundwater\nRoad closures\nHigh demand on fire and rescue services and other agency resources\nLarge-scale financial losses and disruption\n\nAutomatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) \n\nThe benefits of suppression containing/controlling these fires should not be under-estimated.\nReducing the volume of fire water run-off which in the quantities likely from FRS innervation is an environmental threat which the Environment agency takes seriously sprinkler waste fires\n\n Business Continuity \n\nThe benefits of suppression were clearly demonstrated following a similar incident involving a Biffa Waste Plant fire.\nPromoted in a video released by Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service/Biffa supporting the benefits of suppression saving the entire facility.\n\n \nLinks— \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLFB Press release\nBAFSA Information file no 25 Fire suppression systems for the waste management industry\nGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service/Biffa Promotion Video\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/wandsworth-recycling-plant-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20230324T171953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T194009Z
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SUMMARY:Cleveland Factory Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Image credit Cleveland Fire Brigade \n\nFire Rescue Service; Cleveland Fire Brigade (CFB)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 14/03/2023\nTime of call; 03:42\nWhere\, Redcar & Cleveland\nType of Premises; Factory\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nCleveland Fire Brigade have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises  sprinkler system. \nThe premises \n\nSingle storey portal frame building\nDimensions 73m² x 63m²\nManufacturing\, portfolio of materials for the footwear industry\n\nIncident \n\nAt 03:42 CFRS received a fire call\, mobilising 2 x pumping appliances.\nOn arrival crews identified a fire within plant machinery used to preheat glue which had been contained/controlled by the activation of one pendant sprinkler head located just offset to the plant machinery.\nMinimal firefighter interaction was required with only the activation of 2x dry powder extinguishers.\nSmoke/fire damage was contained to an area of 10-15m²\n25% fire damage to hot melt extrusion system\nThe cause of the fire\, suspected thermostat failure.\n\nBusiness Continuity  \nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of installing sprinklers for businesses\, it is reported that the estimated value of damage following the fire is within the region of £10\,000. The business value is undetermined but could run to several millions. Alternative arrangements are available on site with other plant machinery available therefore no significant interruption to business. \nIt should be remembered sprinkler systems: –  \n\nProtects the longevity of businesses in the long term.\nSafeguards against disastrous major financial and equipment losses\nBusinesses back up and running in a short period of time.\n\n\nContaining a potential major fire to only a minor inconvenience.\nPrevents significant damage or destruction of a building by fire.\nProtect jobs.\n\nThis incident clearly backs up the findings of the recent uk research¹ that sprinklers are. \n\n94% Efficient in their ability to operate.\n99% Efficient in Extinguishing or controlling a fire.\n\nEnvironmental Benefits \nOn a regular occurrence\, images from major fires across the country are published on social media and television\, focusing predominately on both fire appliances\, firefighters tackling to extinguish\, control the fire\, along with managing the large smoke plumes\, generated from waste fires. The incident is then soon forgotten\, old news lost in the cloud. \nHowever\, do we consider the adverse consequences on our natural environment? \n\nAir contamination from the fire/smoke plume and the impact it will have on land and water courses.\nThe impact of fire service firefighting activities\, specifically the water run-off from firefighting hoses/jets containing toxic products.\nOther environmental discharges or released from burned material.\n\n This incident clearly identifies that active fire protection systems\, specifically sprinklers should be seen as part of a holistic approach minimising fire damage as part of a greener approach from the fire sector which is often overlooked. \nLinks‑‑ \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nEfficiency and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from fire service data¹\nThink Sprinkler\, Think Environment Sustainability (Bafsa Sprinkler Focus Magazine November 2022)\nCleveland Fire Brigade\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/cleveland-factory-fire-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:cleveland
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T003200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T030000
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20230309T203753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T204038Z
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SUMMARY:Farnborough Waste Recycling Centre Drencher Activation
DESCRIPTION:image credit Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service \n\nFire Rescue Service; Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 9 March 2023\nTime of call; 00:32\nWhere\, Farnborough\nOccupancy; Waste Recycling Centre\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Drencher Sprinkler System\n\nHampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have reported the following fire at a waste management and recycling centre \nIncident \n\nOn arrival crews identified that approximately 20 tonnes of household waste was alight\nContained within a single-story warehouse 32m x 37m\nThe fire had been contained/controlled by the actuation of the premises drencher Sprinkler System\nOperational crews were committed wearing breathing apparatus crews using hose reels\, jets to extinguish the fire.\nThe onsite mechanical digger which was used to turn over the burning waste.\nIt is reported that crews left the incident 03:00\n\nDangers\, implications of waste fires \nOften difficult to extinguish\, requiring multiple fire rescue services resources for long periods of time. The impact of these fires may be short term or long-term including. \n\nPublic health impacts on responders and communities\nThe public being evacuated or sheltering in place.\nEnvironmental impacts\nPollution of surface and groundwater\nRoad closures\nHigh demand on fire and rescue services and other agency resources\nLarge-scale financial losses and disruption\n\nAutomatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) \n\nThe benefits of suppression containing/controlling these fires should not be under-estimated.\nReducing the volume of fire water run-off which in the quantities likely from FRS innervation is an environmental threat which the Environment agency takes seriously sprinkler waste fires\n\n Business Continuity \n\nThe benefits of suppression were clearly demonstrated following a similar incident involving a Biffa Waste Plant fire.\nPromoted in a video released by Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service/Biffa supporting the benefits of suppression saving the entire facility.\n\nFurther guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nBAFSA Information File No 25 Fire Suppression Systems for the waste management industry\n\nSources \n\nHampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service\nGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service/Biffa Promotion Video\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/farnborough-waste-recycling-centre-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Farnborough
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230106
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20230106T223656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T223656Z
UID:10000405-1672876800-1672963199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:North Wales Factory Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; North Wales Fire Rescue Service (NWFRS)\nWhere; Wrexham\nWhen; 5 January 2023\nType of incident; Accidental Fire\nTime of call; 08:44\nOccupancy; Industrial\nBuilding; Factory\nType of premises; Garment Recycling Factory\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Fire Sprinklers\n\nNWFRS have reported the above-mentioned fire involving a commercial conveyor belt which transports recycled materials for granulation (manufacturing process) \nIncident \n\nThe seat of the fire was identified to involve the industrial granulator\nOverheating due to friction involving the industrial rubber conveyor belt\nPremises sprinkler system activated resulting in 2 pendent sprinkler heads actuating\nContaining/controlling the fire prior to the arrival of NWFRS\n100 members of staff were evacuated with no injuries reported\nBreathing apparatus team consisting of two wearers were committed to seat of the fire\, extinguishing the fire using one hose reel jet\nFire damage contained to floor of origin consisting of\n20% Fire damage\n50% smoke damage\nThe Sprinkler System was interfaced with the fire detection and fire alarm system allowing the premises emergency plan to be implemented\n\nBenefits of the sprinkler system \n\nContained/controlled the fire\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the Fire Rescue Service crucial time to implement the operational tactical plan\nComplete search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\n\nBusiness Continuity \n\nThis is the second reported fire within 7 months involving the premises commercial conveyor belt clearly demonstrating the benefits of sprinklers protecting factories with commercial sprinkler system.\nPreventing a minor small fire from accelerating into a major fire\nMinor disruption reported for the business\nSevere damage\, loss of earnings and ongoing disruption to the business was avoided\n\nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nWrexham Industrial Conveyor Belt Sprinkler Activation\nNorth Wales Fire Rescue Service\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/north-wales-factory-fire-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Wrexham
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T140900
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T163200
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20221029T070650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221029T070650Z
UID:10000397-1666793340-1666801920@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thamesmead  Recyling Centre Fire
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Fire involving Internal Industrial Shredder\nWhen; 26 October 2022\nTime of incident: 14:09\nTime of stop: 16:32\nWhere\, Thamesmead\, Nathan Way\nUse of premises; Recycling Centre\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident involving an industrial shredder. \nThe Incident  \n\nFour pumping appliances were mobilised  requiring 20 firefighters\nOn arrival crews identified that the fire involved the premises industrial shredder\nThe sprinkler system activated containing/controlling the fire\n\nOutcome \n\nMinimal disruption to business\nReducing damages\, costs to business and the economy as a whole\n\nKey message; As part of a holistic approach Automatic Fire Suppression Systems have been proven to be one of the most effective active fire protection measures containing/controlling these types of fires preventing large costly fires developin \nNational Fire Chiefs Council/Environment Agency \n\n The National Fire Chiefs Council\, recommends that sprinklers are provided in facilities providing waste management and recycling. There is growing evidence that sprinklers are highly effective in controlling fires in these establishments. Uncontrolled fires in waste and recycling facilities are often prolonged\, extremely resource intensive for fire and rescue services and partner authorities. They are also commonly disruptive to local communities and to travel infrastructure.\n\n The Environment Agency (EA) Fire Prevention plans (FPP) \n\nDid you know that EA requires FPP to be submitted with all permit variations and new permit applications (at application stage) for sites that store combustible waste. The FPP needs to be approved by the EA before a permit is granted.\nA fire prevention plan (FPP) is a standalone management system that details the prevention measures and procedures as well as mitigation methods in place to protect against fire whilst carrying out day to day operations on a site.\nA requirement for the FPP is that\, if you store waste in a building \, you must install a fire suppression system. This system should be proportionate to the nature and scale of waste management activities completed and the associated risks.\n\n Since the launch of the sprinkler saves website 7 previous incidents have been reported \n\nFareham Solid recovered fuel facility\nBristol Recycling Centre Centre\nShropshire Recycling Centre\nLondon Recycling Centre\nEnfield Recycling facility \nRufforth Recycling facility\nManchester Waste Site/recycling facility\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkle Association\, Information file\, Fire Suppression Systems for the Waste Management Industry
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/thamesmead-recyling-centre-fire/
LOCATION:thamesmead
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T022600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T050400
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20230209T231105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T231105Z
UID:10000412-1666751160-1666760640@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Derbyshire Industrial Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 26 October 2022\nTime of call; 02:26\nTime of Stop; 05:04\nWhere; Tibshelf\nUse of premises; Industrial\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nDFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises commercial sprinkler system  \n The incident  \n\nDFRS were called to a ground floor fire located in the industrial press machine\nInvolving the attendance of three fire pumping appliances\nOn arrival operational crews established that the fire had been extinguished by the actuation of the sprinkler system\, member of staff using a fire extinguisher\nOperational crews checked for hot spots using a thermal image camera\nEnquires are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire\nFire damage at time of stop 5m²\nPremises emergency plan implemented resulting in 20 staff members evacuating the premises\n\nBusiness Continuity  \nThe benefits of sprinklers for industrial businesses should not be underestimated\, this incident clearly demonstrates \n\nPreventing a minor small fire from accelerating into a major fire\nMinor disruption reported for the business\nSevere damage\, loss of earnings and ongoing disruption to the business was avoided\nIf sprinklers were not fitted the outcome of the fire could have resulted in the buildings unit being either completely or partially destroyed\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler saves Annual Review 2021/22\nBAFSA\, Fire Data reports\, provide a detailed analysis of compound data1 on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers systems were reported over the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21.\nDFRS Website video promoting sprinklers
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/derbyshire-industrial-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:tibshelf
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20221029T062635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T155705Z
UID:10000396-1666742400-1666828799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:ALFRETON INDUSTRIAL SPRINKLER ACTIVATION
DESCRIPTION:image credit A&F Sprinklers \n\nIncident; Fire involving aluminium extrusion machinery\nWhen; 26 October 2022\nTime of incident: 14:00\nWhere\, Derbyshire\nUse of premises; Industrial\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nA&F Sprinklers have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises sprinkler system \nBackground \n\n Aluminium extrusion is widely used in construction\, automobile and aircraft sector\, industrial machinery\, and consumer goods. Since the extrusion process is a thermal process there are many sources of ignition.\n\nThe incident \n\nIt is reported that a fire occurred within the warehouse facility above the aluminium extrusion machinery activating 1x Sprinkler head which contained\, controlled\, and extinguished the fire.\nAllowing the installation to be safely isolated following the fire by the site engineer manager.\n\nBusiness Continuity Management (BCM) \n\nIn-house protocols were in place allowing the system to be reinstated following the incident with the replacement of the sprinkler head (Tyco TY5131) system recharged within 4 hours of the incident.\nEvery business is at risk of disruption from a variety of threats\, as well as fire\, these threats can include flood\, loss of power or even loss of staff. 80% of businesses (without a business continuity plan) that are exposed by a major incident either never re-open or close within 18 months. Almost 1in 5 businesses suffer disruption every year\nThe importance of BCM as a holistic approach that provides a framework for building organizational resilience protecting valuable assets from fire or can significantly mitigate the effects that a fire has upon assets to achieve business continuity clearly demonstrated following this incident.\nCareful consideration by management to understand the importance/role of fixed fire installations installed in their premises\, the outcome of which will allow potential threats to be identified and addressed.\n  \nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/alfreton-industrial-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Alfreton
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220814T225900
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220814T225900
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20220829T202043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T065854Z
UID:10000390-1660517940-1660517940@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fareham Solid Recovered Fuel Facility Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Hampshire & Isle of wight\nIncident; fire involving\, Machine plant within building 80m X 60m\nWhen; 14 August 2022\nTime of call; 10:59\nWhere\, Warren Farm\, Fareham\nUse of premises; Solid Recovered Fuel\, Recycling\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Sprinkler\n\nHampshire & Isle of wight fire and rescue service have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises industrial sprinkler system \nBackground \n\nThe solid recovered fuel facility handling bulky materials from the household waste. recycling centre network that currently goes to landfill\, as well as commercial waste.\nWhich is too large for kerbside collections or to be delivered to energy recovery facilities\nThe site contains a combination of mechanical equipment including a trommel\, belt magnet\, air separator\, allowing a range of products for recycling and recovery so landfill is avoided.\n\nIncident \n\n3 x Pump fire with pumping appliances\, 1x Water carrier\, 1x Environmental protection unit attending from local stations including Fareham\, Portchester and Cosham\nFire within a plant bailing machine involving waste materials on conveyor belt\nIndustrial sprinkler system activated\nIncident was handed over to site management at 13:48 hours\n\nSprinkler system \n\nWater supply\, town mains\nContained/controlled the fire\, before the arrival of the fire rescue service\n2X Fire Sprinkler heads actuated\n\n Benefits of the sprinkler system  \n\nRapidly reduced the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire service crucial time to implement their operational tactical plan\nFire damage was limited to the area in the vicinity of the seat of the fire\n\n Firefighting media \n\nOn arrival operational crews wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel\, jet to extinguish the fire before ventilating the building using ventilation fans to clear the smoke\n\nBusiness Continuity \n\nThis incident clearly demonstrates the importance of protecting waste\, recycling centres with automatic fire suppression systems\nPreventing a minor small fire from accelerating into a major fire with only minor disruption o the facility\nBusiness interruption\, less than 3 hours a previous incident on site took over 7 hours to extinguish requiring the attendance of 6 pumping appliances\, 3 water carriers sprinklers were not present \nSevere damage\, loss of earnings and ongoing disruption to the business was avoided\nIf sprinklers were not fitted the outcome of the fire could have resulted in the buildings unit being either completely or partially destroyed\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Fire Data reports\, provide a detailed analysis of compound data1 on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers systems were reported over the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21.\nHampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service; Incident of interest report
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/fareham-solid-recovered-fuel-facility-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Fareham
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220726T130200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220726T130200
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20220728T190746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T190747Z
UID:10000380-1658840520-1658840520@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Distribution Centre Sprinkler Activation Widness
DESCRIPTION:Image courtesy of Hall & Kay Fire Engineering \n\nFire Rescue Service; Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service\nIncident; Articulated trailer lorry fire\nWhen; 26 July 2022\nTime of call; 13:02\nWhere\, Desoto Road\, Widnes\nOccupancy; Distribution Centre\nType of premises; Warehouse\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Fire Sprinklers\n\nHall & Key Engineering have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises commercial sprinkler system \nIncident \n\n5 x Pump fire with pumping appliances attending from Widnes\, Runcorn\, Penketh and Warrington\nChiller trailer section of an articulated lorry caught light\, causing superficial fire damage to one of the loading bays with smoke from the fire spreading within the premises.\nThe emergency plan was implemented\, with no injuries reported\nFirefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using main jets/hose reels\nTo prevent the fire spreading within the premises operational crews repositioned the trailer away from the façade of the warehouse\nHigh pressure fan assisted in clearing the smoke from the incident.\n\nSprinkler System \n\nThe premises loading bays were protected by a sprinkler system which successfully activated\n3x Sprinkler heads actuated containing/controlling the fire preventing the fire from spreading within to the premises\n\nBenefits of the premises sprinkler system \n\nContained/controlled the fire from spreading to the façade of the premises\, preventing internal fire spread within the building\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire service crucial time to implement their operational tactical plan\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained\n\nBusiness Continuity \n\nThis incident clearly demonstrates the importance of protecting warehouse loading bays with commercial sprinkler systems.\nPreventing a minor small fire from accelerating into a major fire with only minor disruption to the business\nFirefighters were able to leave the scene around 16:30\n\nConclusion  \n\nThese incidents are becoming more frequent involving tractor units catching light\nThe potential high fire loading of these units cannot be discounted\nThe importance of risk assessing at the design stage for fire sprinkler coverage in these locations cannot be underestimated\n\nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nCheshire Fire & Rescue Service Press Release\nSprinkler Saves Milton Keynes Warehouse fire
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/distribution-centre-sprinkler-activation-widness/
LOCATION:Widnes
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220717
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20220720T084111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T155808Z
UID:10000378-1657929600-1658015999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Milton Keynes Industrial Unit Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Screen Recording 2022-07-20 at 09.32.03 \ncredit for videoSome Random Name)@SwayzeGains \n\nFire Rescue Service; Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (BFRS)\nDate of Incident: 16 July 2022\nWhere\, Milton Keynes\, Bransworth Avenue\, Brinklow\nOccupancy: Warehouse\nLocation of fire; External trailer unit spreading to the primary building\nWhen; 16 July 2022\nTime of Call; 07:31\nTime of Stop;\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nBFRS\, MK Citizen have both reported the following fire involving a warehouse distribution centre \nBackground \n\nOpened March 1993\nWaitrose regional distribution centre\n300m x 100m\nWarehouse large enough to accommodate fire football pitches\nIndustrial sprinkler system\n\nIncident  \n\n8 x pump fire with fire pumping appliances\,1 x aerial ladder platform attending from multiple fire stations including Broughton\, Bedfordshire\, Newport Pagnell\, Aylesbury\, Northamptonshire and Deddington.\nThe seat of the fire was established to be an external trailer tractor unit\nThe intensity of the fire resulted in the fire spreading to four additional tractor units\, façade elevation of one side of the warehouse\nThe cause of the fire is under investigation\n\nSprinkler System \n\nThe intensity of the fire caused extensive damage to the facade of the building\, resulting in excessive heat of the fire activating a number of sprinklers within the building.\n\nBenefits of a Commercial Sprinkler System within a industrial premises such as a Warehouse \n\nExternal fires which spread to a external facade e contained/controlled preventing internal fire spread within the premises\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke within the premises allowing the fire officer crucial time to implement their operational tactical plan\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained\n\nFire Damage  \n\nIn total 5 tractor units 100% damaged by fire\nExtensive fire damage to 4 loading bay areas\nThe façade of the warehouse above the 4 loading bays damaged by fire warehouse\n\n Conclusion  \n\nThese incidents are becoming more frequent involving tractor units catching light\, due to their proximity adjacent to the building loading bays.\nThe potential high fire loading off these tractor units cannot be discounted in fire making  spread to the primary building  very likely.\nThe importance of risk assessing at the design stage for fire sprinkler coverage in these locations cannot be under estimated\nInterrogating LFB incidents\, The Sainsbury’s Warehouse depot in London\, Charlton has sustained two similar fires in the space of 6 years\n\nSimilar Incidents \n\n2015\, 6 lorries\, 100% damaged by fire\, fire damage sustained to the façade of the building.\n\nThe subsequent press release of the LFB clearly demonstrated the positive outcome of the sprinkler system actuating to contain/control the fire \nDeputy Assistant Commissioner Mark Andrews at the time said: “There is absolutely no doubt that in this case the sprinkler system\, along with the quick actions of our crews\, prevented a much more serious fire from spreading any further into the depot and causing potentially millions of pounds worth of damage to both the building and stock inside. \n \nImage credit LFB\, Twitter \n“This incident highlights the clear benefits of sprinklers to businesses\, and we would urge all companies to install them. As well as being potentially lifesaving devices\, sprinklers and other fire suppression systems help with business continuity by minimising disruption and allowing businesses to get back to normal as soon as possible.” \n\nThe second incident took place in 2021 involving 2 lorries\, 100% damaged by fire\, with further fire damage sustained to the façade of the building\n\n \nImage credit LFB\, Twitter \nThis incident clearly identifies once again the benefits of installing sprinklers in warehouses\, The inclusion of a sprinkler system for property protection can: – \n\nPrevent major financial and equipment losses\,\nPrevent a potential major fire\, turning it into a minor incident\nPrevent a business from going out of business\n\nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nMKCitizen feature\, image of incident\nBFRS press release\nLFB Press release Call for businesses to follow Sainsburys sprinkler lead after depot fire\n\nThis incident clearly identifies the importance of installing sprinklers in large warehouses which are now a common site throughout the country
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/milton-keynes-industrial-unit-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Milton Keynes
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T084300
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T084300
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20220802T202343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T202419Z
UID:10000381-1657701780-1657701780@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wrexham Industrial Conveyor Belt Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; North Wales Fire & Rescue (NWFRS)\nWhere\, Wrexham Industrial Estate\nWhen; 13 July 2022\nIncident type; Fire\nTime of Call; 08:43\nOccupancy: Industrial\nBuilding; Warehouse\nLocation of fire; Conveyor belt\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nNWFRS have reported the above-mentioned fire involving a commercial conveyor belt which transports recycled materials for granulation (manufacturing process) \nIncident  \n\n2 x Rescue pump Ladders were mobilised to the incident\nThe seat of the fire was located to involve the industrial rubber   conveyor belt\nFire damage was confined to the conveyor bearings\nIgnition source\, friction\n\n Sprinkler System \n\nThe fire was contained/controlled preventing fire spread within the building due to the activation of the commercial sprinkler system\,\nSix pendant nozzle heads actuated\nWater supply suction tank/pump\nPremises sprinkler coverage\, 90%\n\nBenefits of the Commercial Sprinkler System \n\nInternal fire spread within the building contained/controlled\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the Officer in Charge crucial time allowing the operational tactical plan to be implemented\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\n\nFirefighting media/equipment used \n\n2 sets of breathing apparatus\nOne hose reel\nA thermal imaging camera\n\n Business Continuity \n\nBusiness interruption was reduced to 2 days clearly demonstrating that a relatively minor incident didn’t result in a major fire.\n\n Benefits of installing sprinklers for property protection can: – \n\nPrevent major financial and equipment losses\,\nPrevent a potential major fire\, turning it into a minor incident\nPrevent a business from going out of business\n\nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Incident Data Report 3 Sprinkler Impact\nNWFRS
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/wrexham-industrial-conveyor-belt-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Wrexham
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220707
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20221015T165537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T165537Z
UID:10000392-1657065600-1657151999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Recycling Centre Suppression Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Avon\nIncident; lithium battery recycling centre fire\nWhen; July 2022\nWhere\, Bristol\, Albert Road Depot\nUse of premises; Recycling Centre\nBespoke Automatic Fire Suppression System\n\nBristol Waste have released the above-mentioned video/press release 14 October 2022 identifying the benefits of suppression following a fire involving a lithium battery  \nBackground \n\nFires involving lithium batteries are becoming more common in recycling centres due to batteries or electricals containing batteries not separated correctly by residents at point of collection. The outcome crushed as part of the waste and recycling process resulting in fires\n\n\nIncident \n\nLithium battery crushed as part of the recycling process\nCausing it to explode catch light sending debris into the air\nSecondary explosion takes place\nFire spreads to the bales on the conveyor belt\nFire suppression system activates containing/controlling the fire\n\n\n Benefits of the sprinkler system  \n\nRapidly reduced the rate of production of heat and smoke controlling the fire prior to the arrival of the fire and rescue service\n\n Business Continuity \n\nThis incident clearly demonstrates the importance of protecting plant/machinery in the waste/recycling sector with Automatic fire suppression systems\nThe dangers if batteries\, or electrical items\, are not properly separated as part of the waste and recycling process\n\nCraig Powell\, Contract manager\, processing for Bristol Waste who was onsite when the fire in the film broke out said: \n “We heard the explosion\, which is when you see the debris fly in the air\, within seconds there were flames. We we’re lucky with this one; the fire systems we have in place ensured it was controlled before it became too big. However\, these types of fires\, if we were on a residential street\, could cause untold damage. \n“People think because they are empty or flat\, cannisters and batteries are safe\, but they act like little bombs\, which are surrounded by dry flammable recycling – it’s really dangerous. But keeping us all safe is simple\, just separate your batteries and places them in a clear\, untied bag in your black recycling box\, and take cannisters to the recycling centre.” \nArticle Source/video – Credit Bristol Waste Company \nLinks \n\nBAFSA Information File; Fire Suppression Systems for the Waste Management Industry\nBristol Waste Company press release\nAvon Fire Rescue Service\nITV news
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/bristol-recycling-centre-suppression-activation/
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220601T180400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220601T190800
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20220609T201449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T183047Z
UID:10000364-1654106640-1654110480@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shropshire Recycling Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS)\nSFRS Resources; Eight Pumping Appliances\nDate of incident; 1 June 2022\nLocation; VeoliaBridgnorth\nPurpose group; Industrial Premises Recycling\nUse of property; Recycling Plant Paper\nTime of call; 18:04\nTime of stop; 19:08\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Incident; Ground floor\, Recycling Wastepaper Bay\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS)\n150nb Dry sprinkler system installation\nSprinklers – 2 heads operated – K115 – 141deg\, Standard Response\, Upright\nDensity / Area design – 20.4mm/minm2 over 300m2\nHeight 9m.\n\n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nImage credit SRFS \n  \nThe Shropshire Star have reported the above-mentioned incident that clearly identifies the benefits of installing a commercial sprinkler system to meet the objectives of a ¹fire prevention plan. \n\nMinimising the likelihood of a fire happening\nAim for a fire to be extinguished within 4 hours\nMinimise the spread of fire within the site and to neighbouring sites\n\nThese types of incidents \n\nAre difficult to contain/control and extinguish\nRequire large amount of fire rescue service resources for long periods\nSerious impact on public health\, the safety of firefighters and local communities\n\nThe Incident \n\nOn arrival operational crews identified a fire within the recycling wastepaper bay involving 20 tonnes of wastepaper\nThe sprinkler system activated containing/controlling the fire\nThe fire was extinguished by crews wearing breathing apparatus using a hose reel jet\n\nOutcome \n\nMinimal disruption to business\nSFRS Stop message was sent 64 mins from time of call\nMajor fire prevented\nReducing damages\, costs to business and the economy as a whole\n\n Key message  \nAs part of a holistic approach Automatic Fire Suppression Systems have been proven to be one of the most effective active fire protection measures containing/controlling these types of fires preventing large costly fires developing. \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkle Association\, Information file\, Fire Suppression Systems for the Waste Management Industry\nShropshire Star\nSFRS press release\n\nSource\, article \n\nShropshire Star\nPress release Shropshire Fire & Rescue
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/shropshire-recycling-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Bridgnorth
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T212200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20220510T191523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T191523Z
UID:10000356-1651785720-1651789800@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Carlisle Factory Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service (CFRS)\nDate of incident; 5 May 2022\nLocation; Carlisle\nPurpose group; Single story factory\nTime of call 21:22\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Incident Curing Department conveyor belt production line\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nCFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident that clearly identifies the benefits of installing a bespoke commercial sprinkler system as part of a holistic approach to protect business from the impact of a premises fire. \nThe Incident \nFollowing the activation of the premises fire alarm system\, it was identified that an overheated bearing in the conveyor had caught light\, creating a series of knock-on events\, \n\n1x sprinkler head activated\nPremises conveyor belt automatically shut down\nThe activation of a set of fire doors on the conveyor production line preventing fire spread from the compartment of origin\n\nOutcome \n\nFire contained/extinguished prior to the arrival of CFRS\nFire service intervention minimal\nAttendance of only 2 pumping appliances\, crews checking for hot spots only\nImpact on business disruption minimal\nEstimated value of damage less than £10\,000\nEnvironmental impact minimal\n\nSprinkler system \n\n1X pendent head actuated\nWater supply\, private bore hole and reservoir\n\nBusiness continuity \nIs paramount\, following any fire\, you must ask yourself what the financial impact of the lost building is\, its contents\, the business disruption and jobs and the cost to the environment. Specifically in the light of the recent climate meeting in Glasgow. \nOn this occasion\, \n\nImpact on business was minimal with the production line shut for only 8 hours\,\nThe sprinkler system reinstated\, checked and serviced at 04:30 hours.\nyour attention is drawn to the article by Tom Roche Secretary of the business sprinkler alliance\, “when a building burns down what is the cost to the environment” see link below\n\nYou have to ask the question what would the outcome of been if sprinklers had not been installed? \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkle Association\nInformation file\, BIF 26 Sprinklers\, and the insurance industry  \nCFRS\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance\nTom Roche Secretary of the business sprinkler alliance\, “when a building burns down what is the cost to the environment’
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/carlisle-factory-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:carlisle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220422T002400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220422T133400
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20220629T200258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T200307Z
UID:10000371-1650587040-1650634440@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Newport Industrial Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS)\nDate of incident; 22 April 2022\nTime of call; 00:24\nLocation; Newport\nPurpose group; Industrial Processing\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Incident; Ground floor process room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS); Sprinkler System\n\nThe Incident \n\nSWFRS have reported the above-mentioned fire involving the mobilisation of three pumping appliances\, involving an electrical appliance\nThe fire was contained/controlled by the actuation of one fire sprinkler head with minimal fire damage reported in the vicinity of the incident\n\nBusiness Continuity  \n\nMajor fire avoided preventing major disruption in the wider community\nBusiness impact minimal preventing financial and equipment losses\nMinor interruption to the day to day running of the business\n\nEnvironmental Benefits of Sprinklers \n\nC02 emissions dramatically reduced\nReducing excess water used by the FRS\, eliminating water supply contamination\nMaterials and resources required to repair and rebuild the premises not required reducing CO2 emissions\n\nWhen you compare this incident to a major industrial fire reported by the Business Sprinkler Alliance involving a laundry business where SPRINKLERS WERE NOT FITTED the devastating impact of fire on businesses can clearly be identified. \n\nFire Rescue Service Resources required; 12 fire pumping appliances\, 2 Aerial Appliances over 60 firefighters\nWarehouse destroyed by the fire\nMajor business disruption\, requiring temporary site\n\nIf fire sprinklers had been installed\, the outcome could have been so much different………. \nFurther links \n\nBAFSA Sprinkler Saves Review 2021/22\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance\, Ross-On-Wye Laundry Destroyed in Massive Fire\nSouth Wales Fire and Rescue Service press release sprinkler awareness week
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/newport-industrial-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Newport
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T101600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T134100
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20220515T191519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220515T205504Z
UID:10000359-1647339360-1647351660@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Recycling Warehouse Sprinkler Activation London
DESCRIPTION:Recycling Warehouse Sprinkler Activation London  \n\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nEight pump fire\nDate of incident; 15 March 2022\nLocation; Crayford\nPurpose group; Warehouse\nTime of call; 10:16\nTime of stop; 13:41\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Incident; Conveyor belt/hopper\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS); Deluge System\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident that clearly identifies the benefits of installing a bespoke  AFSS as part of a holistic approach to protect business from the impact of a industrial fire. \nThe Incident \n\nOn arrival operational crews identified a fire within a single-story recycling centre\nThe conveyor belt and the hopper of a 20-tonne industrial paper shredder was alight\n20 people had left the building before the arrival of the brigade.\nThe AFSS actuated where it was identified it was having limited impact containing/controlling the fire\nThe premises deluge system was therefore manually operated to actuate\,  flooding the area with water to prevent the fire from spreading\n\nOutcome \n\n10% of the conveyor belt/hopper were damaged by fir\nFire was likely accidental\nBattery discarded amongst paper to be recycled\nAFSS contained/controlled the fire\n\nBusiness continuity \nThe response time is critical when protecting critical expensive plant/machinery or high-risk areas from fire\, the quicker the fire can be detected and extinguished\, it will: – \n\nReduce to damage to machinery\, plant and property\nProduction loss kept to a minimum\nSafety of staff reinforced\nReduce the effect of fire on the environment\n\nYou have to ask the question what would the outcome of been if suppression had not been installed? \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkle Association\, Information file BIF 5 Warehouses\nLFB\, press release\n\nSource \n\nLFB Press release\, information supplied by LFB
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/recycling-warehouse-sprinkler-activation-london/
LOCATION:Crayford
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T115100
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20220207T112409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T112713Z
UID:10000269-1643284260-1643288400@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cheshire Factory Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service\nDate of incident; 27 January 2022\nTime of call; 11:51\nLocation of Incident; Road Four Winsford\nPurpose group; Factory\nSuppression System; Sprinklers\n\n  \nCheshire Fire and Rescue Service have reported the following incident involving a macerator. \nTwo fire appliances from Winsford and Northwich were mobilised\, on their arrival\, crews wearing breathing apparatus discovered that the premises Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) had operated containing the fire\, Involving a piece of machinery. \nBusiness Continuity  \nThis incident clearly identifies once again the benefits of AFSS for premises large or small\, preventing major financial and equipment losses for UK businesses. It should be noted that fires within commercial/industrial settings which are not protected by AFSS destroy businesses on a regular basis. On numerous occasions businesses \nDo not recover\, having a major impact to their clients\, suppliers and their reputation \nDid you know \n\nFire data on fire incidents involving industrial type premises reported in Great Britain for the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21\, identified 379 fires where sprinklers were fitted.\nThe Business Sprinkler Alliance\, completed a report focusing on  the financial and economic value of the damage and disruption caused by fires in commercial warehouse premises located in England & Wales which are not fitted with automatic fire sprinkler systems (AFSS).\n\n  \nLinks\, further reading \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, \n\nYearbook 2021/22: The development of the UK Sprinkler Rules\, Dale Kinnersley Fire Protection Association \n\nCheshire Fire & Rescue Service\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance \nThe financial and economic impact of warehouse fires\, An evidence-based assessment of the direct and indirect economic impacts in England and Wales of fires in warehouse buildings without automatic fire sprinkler systems (AFSS) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n                                  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/cheshire-factory-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Winsford
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211224T064700
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211224T064700
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20220104T184625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T184625Z
UID:10000345-1640328420-1640328420@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Enfield Industrial Estate\, Recycling Plant Activation
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nLocation; Industrial estate\, Jeffreys Road\nFire; Single storey loading bay containing 8 tonnes of mixed recycling\n82M x 52M\nDate of incident; 12 November 2021\nTime of call; 06:47\nOccupancy; Commercial recycling plant unit of two floors\nCommercial sprinkler system\nWater supply suction tank and pump\n\nLFB have reported that six pumping appliances\, attended a fire in the loading bay of a commercial unit involving 40 firefighters. Ten members of staff left the property before the arrival of the LFB\, two men required hospital treatment. The commercial sprinkler system activated suppressing the fire allowing crews to tackle the incident\, the concrete silo containing mixed waste has been identified as the seat of the fire. \nBusiness continuity for this type of facility is paramount\, following any fire\, you must ask yourself what will be the financial/environmental impact specifically in the light of the recent climate meeting in Glasgow. This incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers\, reducing the potential impacts from an industrial fire. \nReducing :- \n\nCarbon dioxide/greenhouse gases released from the fire\, restoration activities for building contents/stock\nFire damage to the building/contents\nWater run-off from firefighting activities reducing contamination\nSmoke damage to local receptors\nLoss of business/revenue\n\nyour attention is drawn to the articles referenced below \nLinks \n\nBAFSA Focus article; Warehouses & modern logistics facilities\, sprinklers are an essential part of the business resilience tool kit\nBusiness sprinkler alliance\, “when a building burns down what is the cost to the environment”\nLFB\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/enfield-industrial-estate-recycling-plant-activation/
LOCATION:Enfield\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20211109T201356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T201356Z
UID:10000335-1635465600-1635551999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Paint Factory Sprinkler Activation Wolverhampton
DESCRIPTION:Date of Incident; 29 October 2021\nLocation; Heath Town\nIndustrial/warehouse unit\nFRS; West Midlands Fire service (WMFS)\nActivation\, commercial sprinkler system\n\nWMFS\, reported that 8 fire appliances including an aerial platform attended a fire in the roof space of an ink (paint) industrial unit involving 42 firefighters. \nArgus fire protection reported\, the commercial sprinkler system activated extinguishing the fire in the area it protected.  The benefit of which allowed WMFS to deal with the unprotected part of the building which sustained fire damage. \nBusiness continuity is key\, this incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of sprinklers. You must ask yourself would the outcome of been different for this business\, if sprinklers protected the whole building? \nFollowing any fire\, you must ask yourself what the financial impact of the lost building is\, its contents\, the business disruption and jobs and the cost to the environment. Specifically in the light of the recent climate meeting in Glasgow. \nyour attention is drawn to the article by Tom Roche Secretary of the business sprinkler alliance\, “when a building burns down what is the cost to the environment” \nLinks \nBAFSA\, further information on sprinklers can be found in the BAFSA yearbook 2021/22 \nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance\, when a building burns down what is the cost to the environment (article by Tom Roche Secretary of the BSA) \nExpress & Star \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/paint-factory-sprinkler-activation-wolverhampton/
LOCATION:Heath Town\, Wolverhampton\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210812
DTSTAMP:20260429T092438
CREATED:20210814T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T210359Z
UID:10000325-1628640000-1628726399@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rufforth Recycling Plant Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (NYFRS)were called to a fire at 20.33pm\, August 11. Dispatching two appliances from Acomb with additional appliances from York and Huntington to attend a fire in a recycling plant building measuring 100m x 25m. \nThe onsite  pre-action type B sprinkler system  operated and controlled/suppressed the  fire before the arrival of NYFRS who proceeded to use firefighting jets. \n(A pre-action fire sprinkler system is a type of sprinkler that requires a two-step process in order to discharge. These systems work well in areas where accidental discharge needs to be prevented. Pre-action fire sprinklers are a dry sprinkler system\, water is not contained in the pipes but is held back by a pre-action valve) \nA total of 9 sprinkler heads had operated and were replaced the same day and system left back on line. System designed to LPC/BSEN12845 rules with K160 wax coated sprinklers at roof providing a density of 16mm (12.5+3.5mm added density for excessive clearance) over 260m2. \nPlant machinery was then used to remove the recycling from the building allowing the contents of the building to be turned over\, The cause of the fire is unknown. Fire safety is paramount to reduce the risk from fire as part of a holistic approach to reduce the ever present danger for the recycling and waste management industry with self-combustible waste and high hazard waste\, to the hazards posed by machinery and vehicles. \nTo protect plant\, loaders\, electrical cabinets\, conveyors consideration should be given to the installation of heat and flame detection and bespoke fire suppression systems\, the outcome of which will ensure business continuity. \nFurther guidance on fire suppression systems for the waste management industry can be found in the BAFSA Information File (BIF 25) \nThe National Fire Chiefs Council\, recommends that sprinklers are provided in facilities providing waste management and recycling. There is growing evidence that sprinklers are highly effective in controlling fires in these establishments. Uncontrolled fires in waste and recycling facilities are often prolonged\, extremely resource intensive for fire and rescue services and partner authorities. They are also commonly disruptive to local communities and to travel infrastructure. \nThe Environment Agency (EA) Fire Prevention plans (FPP) \nDid you know that EA requires FPP to be submitted with all permit variations and new permit applications (at application stage) for sites that store combustible waste. The FPP needs to be approved by the EA before a permit is granted. \nA fire prevention plan (FPP) is a standalone management system that details the prevention measures and procedures as well as mitigation methods in place to protect against fire whilst carrying out day to day operations on a site. \nA requirement for the FPP is that \, if you store waste in a building \, you must install a fire suppression system. This system should be proportionate to the nature and scale of waste management activities completed and the associated risks. \nFurther guidance can be found in the EA guidance\, Fire Prevention plans: environmental permits
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/rufforth-recycling-plant-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Rufforth\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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SUMMARY:Manchester Waste Site Collection and Recycling Centre
DESCRIPTION:On the 7th May 2021 at 13:02 hours\, 3 pumping appliances from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS)were mobilised to a fire at the Biffa Waste Services Ltd waste collection and recycling centre on the Northbank Industrial Estate\, Irlam \nOn their arrival it was established that a dry pipe sprinkler system had operated in the warehouse loading bay activating 20 heads\, suppressing the fire located in the warehouse loading bay before the arrival of operational crews. \nHaving this type of automatic fire suppression system installed brings with it a number of benefits for your business:\n1.They’re fast-acting\, suppressing the fire\, keeping the fire under control before major damage is caused to buildings and equipment.\n2.Minimises financial losses incurred from having to replace damaged goods\, plant and machinery\n3.Reduces the time you need to close following the fires \nOn this occasion\, business interruption minimised to 3 hours\, reducing potential losses of £40\,000-£50\,000 to £3\,000. The cause of the fire\, lithium battery igniting waste\, affecting approximately 5\,000m2. \nUK fire and rescue services attend around 300 significant fires in waste sites each year. Fires in waste sites are often difficult to extinguish\, needing a lot of resources for long periods\, and can have serious effects on public health\, the environment\, safety to firefighters and local communities. \nKris Egerton\, Operations Supervisor at Biffa\, said: “We are grateful that the timely action of the sprinkler system helped stop the spread of the fire that broke out at our site in Gilchrist Road and enabled firefighters to bring it under control quickly. As a result\, we were able to minimise damage and resume operations swiftly. The sprinkler system adds an extra layer of protection\, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring our people and the public are safe.” \nGMFRS have uploaded to You Tube digital content featuring the manager of the Biffa waste recycling manager sharing their experiences and knowledge to encourage others to consider having sprinklers installed. Debunking the myths surrounding sprinklers. \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/manchester-waste-site-collection-and-recycling-centre/
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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