London Primary School Sprinkler Activation

London

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...

Sprinkler system controls Portsmouth e-bike high-rise Fire

Portsmouth

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 allowed...

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...

Edinburgh student cluster flat kitchen fire

Summary At 17:53 on Wednesday, 10 March 2026, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Fire Service responded to a kitchen fire within a 4-floor studio flat of a purpose built student accommodation building. The building’s fire alarm/sprinkler system was activated raising the alarm The fire was...

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...

Sprinklers extinguish fire in Herefordshire Cafe

Herefordshire

Summary In April 2026, a minor fire incident occurred at a café situated within a shopping centre in Herefordshire. The fire and rescue service were mobilised following notification of a confirmed fire by the alarm receiving centre. 35 years after staying dormant the building’s sprinkler...

Benefits of sprinklers demonstrated following Edinburgh Recycling Fire

Edinburgh

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 arrival of the Fire Rescue Service. (FRS) This...

Sprinkler system extinguishes London candle flat fire

Greater London

Credit image RAD Fire Sprinklers Summary In May 2026, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) attended a fire in a three-storey building converted into flats. The building’s sprinkler system, 12 years after staying dormant activated and promptly contained, controlled, and extinguished a small fire involving an...

Sprinkler system controls Hereford factory fire involving lithium-ion batteries

Hereford

Credit Image, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) “This incident clearly demonstrates how effective automatic sprinkler systems are in controlling fires at an early stage, significantly reducing damage and risk.  At Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, we continue to promote the...

Sprinkler system extinguishers Essex dwelling low-rise residential fire

Basildon

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...

Port Talbot Retail Store Sprinkler Activation

Image credit;Compco Fire Systems Summary On the 7 June 2026 at 01.32am, it is reported that the building sprinkler system fitted within a retail premises activated preventing the fire located in the external void of the building canopy from spreading to the shop floor area...

Slough Retrofitted Residential Tall Building Sprinkler Activation

Slough

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...