Scott Harrison, Senior Fire Safety Inspector at Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, said “Fire sprinklers provide communities with an essential layer of fire protection. Their effectiveness is demonstrated by their role in saving lives, reducing injuries, and safeguarding businesses from fire-related losses.” Introduction Greater...
Summary In April 2025, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) attended a fire at an industrial manufacturing factory unit in Lancashire. The automatic water suppression system (sprinklers) was activated, effectively containing and controlling the fire involving a printing machine and preventing further spread. Firefighters extinguished...
Credit LFRS, Image taken from a drone capturing a major fire involving concentrated amounts of plastic stored in the open external yard. Matthew Hamer Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service Head of Prevention, Protection and Road Safety "The presence of an automatic fire suppression system significantly...
