Denmark historic monument & museum fire

Denmark historic monument & museum fire

Copenhagen stock exchange, one of Denmark’s most famous buildings, with many valuable paintings, was destroyed by fire on 16th April. The 400-year old building is around half destroyed and the iconic spire collapsed in the fire. Some of the paintings and other artwork...
CPR CE-mark and export

CPR CE-mark and export

The EU CE-mark is necessary to sell construction products in the EU, but also brings credibility and added-value for export, for example for timber and wood products used in both commercial and residential buildings. An article published by Burnblock explains that the...
Series of tragic fires in China

Series of tragic fires in China

13 children dead in a school dormitory fire, 39 in a shop fire, 15 in an appartement building. Xi Jinping calls for resolute action. China has seen a series of tragic fires. 13 children died in a fire in the private Yingcai nursery and primary school, Yanshanpu...
10 dead, 14 injured in Valencia flats fire

10 dead, 14 injured in Valencia flats fire

pinfa shares the grief of all those impacted by the devastating fire in two blocks of flats, Campanar, Valencia, 22nd February. Flames engulfed a 14-storey apartment block, and then spread and destroyed a second adjoining 10-storey block. The flats were built in 2008...
pinfa-NA explainer video series – n°5

pinfa-NA explainer video series – n°5

5th educational video explains, with examples, how flame retardants can prevent fires happening or reduce their gravity. The 4 minute video outlines how FRs can prevent ignition, with the example of a burning cigarette dropped on a hotel lobby carpet. The video...