Fire at Heinz factory
16 May 2011 The Heinz factory in Worstead, near Walsham where they produce Aunt Bessie’s frozen potato products has been severly damaged […]
£7m super yacht destroyed in quayside blaze – VIDEO
More than 40 firefighters have battled a fierce blaze on a 34-metre long Sunseeker yacht in Poole Quay. Crews were called to […]
Contractors potentially liable for fire doors errors after landmark legal case
Monday 9 May A maintenance contractor was prosecuted last year under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for failing to maintain […]
Rosepark care home fire inquiry says deaths were avoidable
3 May 2011 A Fatal Accident Inquiry report published last week stated that at least some of the deaths at the 2004 […]
Results of the Fire Futures consultation
19th April 2011 Results of the Fire Futures consultation Last week, the government published their response to the Fire Futures consultation, listing […]
Fire Excellence Awards 2011 shortlist revealed
18 April 2011 The shortlist for this year’s Fire Excellence Awards has been announced. The awards are to be given to the […]
HMO landlord fined £158,000 for Fire Safety Order breaches
07 Apr 2011 A landlord of a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) has been fined over £100,000 for breaches of the […]
78% Children Sleep through Smoke Alarm
Recently, the super-sensitive smoke alarm near our kitchen started squalling in response to a charred bit of something overcooking in a saucepan. […]
Nightclub closes after failing fire safety review
7 October 2010 A nightclub in Barnsley is to close down after owners were told to improve fire safety or lose their […]
Landlord fined for fire safety breaches at HMO
14 October 2010 A private sector landlord has been fined for breaching fire safety regulations and managing a ‘house of multiple occupation’ […]
RRO Breaches: Cheshire Hotel Fined £75,000
Thursday, 7 October 2010 Hoteliers are being warned to check fire safety equipment and procedures at their premises after The Belfry Hotel […]
Indian restaurant bosses fined £8,000 for ‘horrific’ safety failings
Friday, 8 October 2010 Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Two partners of a well-known Indian restaurant have each been fined £4,000 […]