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Fire breaks out at 24-storey block of flats in Shadwell, East London

A fire at a block of flats in Shadwell, East London broke out on Wednesday (20 September) early afternoon in a 24-storey block of flats. Read More

Apartment block fire in Vietnam leads to deaths of 56 people, say reports

A blaze in a nine-storey apartment block in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has led to the deaths of at least 56 people according to reports. Read More

Fire Risk Assessment – what does competence really mean?

IFSEC Insider hears from Rob Sherman, Director of Fire Safety at Praxis42 on fire risk assessments and an analysis of what factors can determine competency when it comes to fire safety. Read More

London Fire Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee meet as e-bike fire concerns rise

Representatives of the LFB, the NFCC and Electrical Safety attended a London Assembly meeting to discuss concerns around e-bike fires. Read More

HMS Victory uses wireless fire detection as part of £35m renovation project

As part of a £35 million project to conserve HMS Victory, Hyfire’s Taurus range has been installed to provide protection during works. Read More

A change of leadership at the ASFP

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)'s current CEO Steve Davies, is stepping down, with Mike Ward taking over. Read More

Nittan launches newest version of its loop powered beam detector

Nittan Europe has launched an enhanced version of its EV-Firebeam Xtra loop powered beam detector: the EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI. Read More

FireAngel: How IoT can ‘transform’ fire safety for the most vulnerable

FireAngel looks at how the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform fire safety for those most at risk in local communities. Read More

What is the true cost when a business is forced to close due to fire?

IFSEC Global hears from Tom Roche, Secretary of the BSA, on the impact and after effects of a fire on businesses. Read More

Fire Sector Federation appoints John Spencer as new Chair

The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) has announced John Spencer as its new Chair, taking over from Michael Harper. Read More

Government publishes frequently asked questions on Approved Document B

Guidance on Approved Document B has been released by the government in the form of answers to frequently asked questions. Read More

Major incidents across UK puts strain on fire services – “Scale of these fires is set to continue”

The capital was one of 15 areas in the UK to declare a major incident with fires starting on a day which saw a record temperature of 40.3C. Read More

Firefighters attend blaze at a high-rise block near Grenfell

The London Fire Brigade has said eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were sent to a tower block in Queensdale Crescent after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning. Read More

“Plan, what plan? I just like to see what happens…” Why a business plan can help your fire and security business grow

Why a business plan should be a fundamental aspect of all fire & security businesses, outlining seven key aspects to focus on. Read More

Major fire at block of flats and offices in Whitechapel

A major fire has broken out on the 17th floor of a block of flats in the Whitechapel/Aldgate area of London. Read More

Fire in New York apartments leaves 17 dead

At 11AM on 9th January, a fire took hold in a New York apartment building, leaving 19 people dead and over 30 being sent to hospital. Read More



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