Tenants evacuated from flats due to fire risk
Residents have been evacuated from flats and rehomed after the building was deemed a fire risk. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue […]
Rogue landlord prosecuted three times in two years
Cardiff Council has successfully prosecuted a private landlord three times in two years, for breaches of the Housing Act 2004 and failures […]
The unpredictability of fire
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning about the unpredictability of fire to remind people about the dangers of arson. What may […]
Dundee vote delayed as fire alarm sparks building evacuation
The Dundee referendum count has been delayed by the evacuation of the building. A fire alarm went off at Dundee International Sports […]
Devon and Somerset caravan and trailer users urged to fit fire alarms
DEVON & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is reminding people that having a working smoke alarm in your caravan or trailer is vital as […]
Research reveals alarming levels of ignorance & complacency about fire safety
New research has shown that people are shocking complacent about fire safety. Fire is still a big problem in the UK, with […]
Eastenders blaze sparks cigarette warning
A devastating fire broke out in Eastenders, showing just how dangerous cigarettes can be if you chuck them into a bin. In a recent […]
Three died in fire after smoke alarms were disabled
Inquest in Devon hears that devices were switched off because they were starting to go off at night and keep the family […]
Fire safety clarity call by father of Sophie Rosser
A man whose daughter died in an apartment block blaze wants clearer rules on fire safety responsibility. Sophie Rosser was returning to […]
Fire Door Safety Week
Wirral Fire Protection is supportingFire Door Safety Week between 15th and 21st September 2014. Fire doors save lives and property. Fire Door Safety […]
Gas Safety Week
Gas Safety Week (15 – 21 September 2014) is a national safety campaign to raise awareness of gas safety. September is the […]
Liverpool Landlord fined for risking tenants’ lives
A landlord has been fined £1300 and ordered to pay £2290 costs after officials found a list of safety breaches at a […]