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SUMMARY:Sprinklers Extinguish Fire in Retrofitted Southampton High-Rise Building
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe incident occurred at Rotterdam Tower on 19 June 2026 at 11:16 am\, where the premises’ sprinkler system activated on the seventh floor\, extinguishing a small kitchen fire. One member of the public was rescued from the dwelling before the arrival of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) requiring treatment for smoke inhalation\, discharged at the scene. \nSouthampton City Council demonstrated its commitment to fire safety by agreeing in June 2017 to fund the retrofitting of residential sprinklers within its twenty high-rise residential buildings as part of a phased programme to improve fire safety for its residents\, in response to the Grenfell Tower fire and involved close collaboration with HIWFRS. \nThis is not the first fire incident reported which was successfully extinguished by the building retrofitted sprinkler system following the completion of this programme of works. 12 August 2025 a fire in a Southampton scissor design residential block involving textiles that had been accidentally left on a cooking hob was contained\, extinguished with no injuries reported. \nA sprinkler activation is categorised as an event where one or more sprinkler heads have activated and contained\, controlled\, or\, in some cases\, extinguished a building fire. This incident provides further evidence of the effectiveness and benefits of sprinklers as part of a comprehensive fire safety strategy. \nFurther weight is given to the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems following a report conducted by 1Optimal Economics\, commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council and the National Fire Sprinkler Network. The report revealed that across all premises types: \n\n\n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate.\n\n\n\nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) welcomed the government’s November 2020 decision to lower the height threshold for mandatory sprinklers in purpose group 1a (residential blocks of flats) from 30 metres to 11 metres. Nevertheless\, concerns persist regarding the lack of requirements to retrofit existing residential buildings with sprinklers. \nIn alignment with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) sprinkler position statement\, BAFSA advocates for government action to mandate the retrofitting of sprinklers in high-rise residential buildings. This should include all existing residential buildings over 18 metres in height\, or those with at least seven storeys served by a single staircase\, as well as all existing residential buildings exceeding 11 metres\, based on risk assessments. \nConclusion \nThis incident underscores the benefits of installing residential sprinkler systems in high-rise buildings. In this instance\, the sprinkler system: \n\nPrevented conflagration of the building\nEffectively contained fire spread\, extinguishing the fire and playing a key role in mitigating risks for firefighting personnel.\nAllowed valuable time for the occupier to be rescued from the dwelling to a place of safety.\nProvided confidence and support to firefighters operating within a high-rise residential building.\nIdentified the importance of active fire protection systems in minimising fire-related risks.\n\nThis incident underscores the integral role of Automatic Water Suppression Systems as part of a comprehensive fire strategy that protects lives\, property\, and the environment. It also strengthens ongoing advocacy efforts by the NFCC and stakeholders within the fire sector for more stringent government regulations regarding the retrofitting of sprinklers in existing buildings. Strong advocacy and policy lobbying depend on robust supporting evidence. If you have knowledge of a sprinkler incident that could benefit this initiative\, please share the pertinent details using the sprinkler activation reporting form at www.sprinklersaves.co.uk. \nSources/Further Reading \n\n\n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2025/26\n1Optimal Economics Report: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the UK\nHampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service Incident of Interest\nNFSN Newsletter\n\n\n\n     
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sprinklers-extinguish-fire-in-retrofitted-southampton-high-rise-building/
LOCATION:Southampton
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Havant Tall Building Fire Extinguished By Sidewall Sprinkler Head
DESCRIPTION:Credit image Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service \n\nDate of incident; 19 February 2024.\nTine of call; 19:30.\nLocation; Havant.\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service.\n\nHampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service reported the above-mentioned incident\, identifying the benefits of retrofitting fire sprinkler systems within high rise residential block. \nRob Cole\, Head of operations at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire:- “The incredible impact of sprinklers was again demonstrated in the tackling of this fire. The system kept the fire itself under control and prevented it spreading while enabling our crews to tackle the fire quickly and safely. Having sprinklers installed is like having a firefighter in every room. No residents needed to be evacuated and the stay put policy worked as it should.” Rob Cole\, Head of Operations at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service\, commenting on one incident at a tower block in Southampton. (Source: Southampton City Council website) \nThe Incident \n\nFire crews from local stations were mobilised to reports of a sprinkler alarm actuating within a residential high-rise block.\nOn arrival the officer in charge (OIC) established that a fire had broken out within a third floor flat.\nThe activation of the sprinkler system  provided time for the OIC to complete a dynamic risk assessment to extinguish the fire.\nOperational crews wearing Breathing Apparatus were committed as part of a 2-line attack.\nUpon entry to the flat it was identified that the fire had been extinguished within the Kitchen following the activation of 1 sidewall sprinkler head.\nThe cause of the fire was established to involve a cooking appliance.\nAt the time of the fire the kitchen door was closed which contained the fire to the room of origin\, limiting further fire damage\, Identifying the benefits of passive fire safety measures\nProviding effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another. The use of a combined approach allowing the occupants of exiting the building safely/damage to the property is minimized.\nThe sprinkler system was isolated by the FRS following a review of the dynamic risk assessment.\n\n \nCredit image Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service \nThis incident once again identifies the benefits of sprinklers playing a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment \n\nThe alarm was raised allowing the Fire Rescue Service (FRS) to be mobilised.\nOn arrival of the FRS no further fire fighting was required as the fire had been extinguished by the sprinkler system.\nConditions for flashover diminished in room of origin.\nAdditional time allowing the OIC to complete a dynamic risk assessment to implement an operational tactical plan.\nThe fire did not spread to the common ways compromising the means of escape.\nRisk to firefighters reduced.\n\nEmergency Plan \nIt was reported following the incident that flats were affected by water\, it should be remembered that a robust emergency plan will allow the provision\, availability of emergency response information for the FRS\, onsite representatives to interact with the premises active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems. (AFSS) \nThe outcome of which will allow a robust onsite emergency response to be immediately actioned to assist in the management of water from the activation of the sprinkler system following a fire or even following the unlikely likelihood of un-intentional release of water. Of course\, water will be in the vicinity of the seat of the fire at the conclusion of the incident the extinguishing medium of sprinklers as we know is water. Following the completion of a dynamic risk assessment the sprinkler water supply was isolated by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service. \nAFSS play a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment.. \nLinks/sources/further information \n\nSprinkler review 2022/2023\nHampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service\, press release\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS/sprinkler companies to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n  \n         
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/southampton-tall-building-fire-extinguished-by-sidewall-sprinkler-head/
LOCATION:Southampton
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Flat\, Southampton
DESCRIPTION: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 that the fire was fully extinguished. \nWithout the sprinkler activation the fire would have engulfed the whole flat before the Fire & Rescue Service arrived on the scene. \nThe flat\, along with the others in the block\, and all other blocks in the city\, has benefitted from a range of fire safety works in addition to the sprinkler system. Southampton City Council take resident safety seriously and the 3 high-rise fires over the last 12 months effectively controlled by the sprinkler system and other fire safety measures are a testament to this.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flat-southampton/
LOCATION:Southampton
CATEGORIES:Residential
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