Landlord sentenced over fatal fire
The owner of a house of multiple occupation in London has been handed a six months suspended jail sentence after a fire […]
Lock keepers hit out at “ridiculous” plans to remove fire extinguishers and lock ladders because of health and safety
LOCK KEEPERS have said plans to take away their fire extinguishers and lock ladders so they don’t put themselves at risk by […]
Extractor fan maintenance for care/residential homes
Extractor fans can be a serious fire hazard. Becoming blocked with dirt will make them inefficient and more likely to over heat. From […]
70% Of Commercial Property Fires Are Caused By Extractor Fans
Are you in charge of the running of an eating establishment such as a public house, restaurant or takeaway? Did you know […]
Fireman appears in court charged with manslaughter over blaze that killed five members of the same family
A fireman landlord who owned the house in which five people died in an arson attack appeared in court at Prestatyn today […]
National Trust Clandon Park fire’s cause to be determined
An investigation is under way to determine the cause of a huge blaze which devastated an 18th-century stately home. The fire at […]
Landlord fined £3000 for fire safety breaches
Defective roof and damp also found A London-based landlord has been handed a £3000 fine for breaches to fire safety regulations at […]
Fire Alarm praised after Residents ‘lucky to be alive’ after flat fire
Fire alarm prevents ‘devastating’ consequences Residents of a block of flats in Belfast narrowly avoided a “devastating” fate after a fire tore […]
Firefighters save residents from care home blaze
14 elderly and bed-ridden residents rescued from care home 14 elderly residents were saved from a fire at Abbey Cheam Care Centre […]
Fire alarm locks PM out of Downing Street
Fire alarm locks PM out of Downing Street He may win battles with Ed Miliband and come out on top in discussions […]
Fire safety warning to high rise landlords
London Fire Brigade is warning landlords of high rise buildings in the capital they must do more to protect their tenants from […]
Labour MP speaks of future for FRS
Speaking at the Local Government Association Annual Fire Conference last week, Lyn Brown MP, Shadow Minister for Fire and Communities, spoke about […]