Dozens Killed as Fire Engulfs Turkish Ski Resort Hotel
Dozens Killed as Fire Engulfs Turkish Ski Resort Hotel Learn how fire compartmentation and passive fire protection can save lives. A deadly fire at a Turkish ski resort hotel has claimed the lives of at least 76 people, with many guests forced to jump from windows in a desperate attempt to escape the flames. The […]
The Golden Thread
Understanding the Golden Thread of Building Safety Information What Is the Golden Thread? The golden thread serves as a digital record of vital building information, providing those responsible for building safety with the right data to maintain a safe environment for residents and users. Essentially, it’s about having comprehensive, reliable, up-to-date, and easily accessible information […]
Firefighters Issue Urgent Lithium Battery Safety Reminder After Fire at Northolt Recycling Centre
Firefighters Issue Urgent Lithium Battery Safety Reminder After Fire at Northolt Recycling Centre The Growing Threat of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in devices like smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles, can pose a serious fire hazard if they are damaged, overcharged, or improperly disposed of. These batteries are known to be particularly volatile, […]
Dagenham Fire: Residents fury at ‘woeful’ response to blaze that nearly killed them
Dagenham Fire: Residents fury at ‘woeful’ response to blaze that nearly killed them Dagenham Fire and residents’ fury at ‘woeful’ response People ran for their lives in the early hours after fire ripped through the privately owned Spectrum Building in east London during works to remove dangerous cladding. The private building owner, had failed “to […]
Fire Chief Calls for Urgent Action on Building Safety in London
Fire Chief Calls for Urgent Action on Building Safety in London Andy Roe, the London Fire Commissioner, has expressed deep concern over the fact that 1,300 buildings in the city remain unsafe. He described the situation as “unacceptable” and admitted he often feels anxious about the potential consequences of this ongoing risk. In a recent […]