by mcwebmaster | Jan 30, 2023
The Passive Fire Knowledge Group is set up by the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) federation to change fire culture. Initial members include “tier 1” contractors (large, general works contracting companies), installers, the Association for Specialist Fire...
by mcwebmaster | Jan 30, 2023
Ad campaign for Havells India compares HFFR wiring in homes to a father always present to keep his children safe. The 55 second advert by Mullen Lintas (MullenLowe) shows a little boy who puts billow against doors to keep ghosts out and makes a model ghost from...
by mcwebmaster | Jan 30, 2023
Zurich in the UK points to a “dramatic spike” in warehouse fires and in North America flags severe warehouse fire risks. Demand for large warehouses has increased fast with e-commerce, with taller buildings and more densely stored goods. UK Government statistics...
by mcwebmaster | Jan 30, 2023
Ten dead in China apartment building fire, Urumqi, Xinjiang, where electrical cable fire is stated to have ignited bedding. The ten dead and nine seriously injured were all victims of toxic smoke, when fire spread from a 15th floor flat up to several higher floors....
by mcwebmaster | Jan 30, 2023
France’s fire services were called to over 254 000 fires in 2021, of which around 80 000 in buildings (+7% from 2020) and around 45 000 fires in vehicles (the remainder in vegetation or other). These fires resulted in nearly 280 deaths (+11% from 2020) and around...
