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SUMMARY:Sprinklers extinguish fire in Herefordshire Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nIn 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 system activated promptly\, containing\, controlling\, and extinguishing the fire within the affected compartment of origin before the arrival of the Fire and Rescue Service \nThe incident.  \n\nThe alarm was raised by the activation of the premises automatic fire detection system shortly followed by the activation of the building sprinkler system.\nOn arrival the incident commander identified.\n\n\nSmoke logging present within the premises retail unit.\nThe fire had been extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head located above the seat of the fire.\n\n\nFirefighters wearing breathing apparatus were deployed to conduct salvage operations\, managing water discharge from the activated sprinkler head until the isolation valve was isolated.\n\n\nIsolating the flow of water discharged from the sprinkler head using a salvage sheet.\nEnquiries are ongoing to identify the cause of the fire.\n\nThis event highlights and further emphasizes the advantages of sprinklers for UK businesses \n\nPrevents major financial and equipment losses.\nOffer business owners technology which reduces risk to life and degree of damage caused in the event of a fire.\nIncrease resilience to fire incidents controlling/extinguishing a fire before the arrival of the FRS.\nReduce the impact from fire on business allowing the business to be back up and running within a short period of time.\n\nImportance of Management \n\nIt Is paramount ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire including sprinklers\, fire alarm system\, dry/wet risers\, smoke extraction units and fire curtains.\nTo highlight this\, London Fire Brigade published an open letter in 2020\, to those responsible for fire safety in shopping centres. Highlighting the importance of maintaining fire safety systems including the premises sprinkler system\n\n Conclusion  \n\nThis incident illustrates the proven effectiveness of automatic fire sprinklers in containing and controlling fires\, limiting fire growth\, and\, in this case\, extinguishing the fire before the arrival of the fire service preventing fire spread beyond the compartment of origin compromising other businesses.\nDemonstrating the benefits of sprinklers for firefighter safety\, business continuity.\n\nFor change\, increasing the presence of sprinklers in the built environment we need the evidence\, to conduct effective advocacy and policy lobbying. \n\nIf you have knowledge of a sprinkler incident that may contribute to this initiative\, please provide the pertinent details using the sprinkler activation reporting form available at www.sprinklersaves.co.uk.\nMy thanks to Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service for reporting this incident\, it makes a difference.\n\nFurther guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nLFB; Open letter to shopping centre managers\nSprinklers ensure resilience for business (Government Business)\nHereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Sprinklers\n\n 
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