Real life school fire underlines urgent need to protect new education buildings with sprinklers. Summary A fire in a third-floor science laboratory at a Greater Manchester college has demonstrated once again the vital role sprinklers can play in protecting pupils, staff, firefighters and valuable community...
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...
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...
