With the increased popularity of the E cigarette there are many aspects to consider whether your organisation permits or prohibits their use. The smoking ban has now been in force since July 2007 and the E cigarette has been gaining popularity ever since. Many have concerns over the unregulated design and manufacture of the multitude …
Spate of Orkney car fires sparked by nesting birds Car owners on Orkney have been warned to check under their bonnets regularly after a spate of fires caused by birds nesting in vehicle engine compartments. There have been at least three car blazes over the past few weeks which have been caused by nests. Read …
Look: Mum and two children flee as exploding e-cigarette sets flat alight; reported in Birmingham Mail
An ITV News investigation has found hundreds of thousands of dishwashers remain unaccounted for despite safety recalls over fire fears. Read more
A barmaid’s dress catches fire as an e-cigarette explodes. Fires are also a possible risk through cheap chargers for every day items, not to mention the dangers of leaving electrical items plugged in overnight.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is supporting the first Fire Sprinkler Week. This is a national campaign and will be launched at the House of Commons and runs from 3-9 February. Read more
With Christmas upon us, make sure that the only things burning this year are the Christmas Pudding and the candles. Christmas trees look pretty with their lights and all, but take care………….. don’t let this be you
Two landlords who ran unlicensed and unsafe houses in Liverpool have been fined. Read more
Pressure relieving air mattresses and overlays; risk of fatality from fire – read the PDF for full details
