A fire in a 13-storey purpose-built block of flats in Southampton has highlighted the vital role retrofitted residential sprinkler systems play as part of a package of fire safety measures protecting residents and firefighters from fires in high rise residential buildings. The incident occurred at...
Summary Date of Incident: Monday June 8, 2026. Time of Call: 23:35hrs. Location: Slough. Premises: Converted Flat/Maisonettes- 3 or more storeys. Fire Location: Dwelling. Fire Protection System: Wet Pipe Automatic Fire Suppression System. Triangle Fire Systems Ltd and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service have...
Summary The value of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) was clearly demonstrated in a low-rise residential building fire reported by Triangle Fire Systems Ltd. The building’s sprinkler system activated containing and extinguishing a fire within the dwelling involving electrical devices. No injuries were reported. This...
