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...
Credit image Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service Date of incident; 19 February 2024. Tine of call; 19:30. Location; Havant. Use of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes - 10 or more storeys. Location of fire; Kitchen. Automatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers. Fire Rescue...
Afire broke out in the kitchen in a high-rise block owned by Southampton City Council on 3rd July. It was successfully suppressed by the sprinkler system with minimal damage. The Fire & Rescue Service attended with multiple units but had little to do but check...
