Residents were forced to evacuate their homes following a significant fire that erupted at a nearby warehouse business in Manchester during January. The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) reported that the blaze commenced in the evening on a Monday outside of office hours at a facility located on Stockport Road in Hyde.
Demolition costs for Lancaster fire may rise to £900k for Lancaster City Council who are grappling with a financial quandary in the aftermath of a massive fire at a former skip hire site. The potential demolition costs, estimated at £900,000, have prompted the council to consider various options to address the consequences of the fire that consumed a significant amount of waste.
The draft for public comment on BS 4422, addressing fire safety in the built environment, has been released by the British Standards Institute (BSI). Emphasising fire safety engineering and testing, the draft is open for feedback until March 5th.
Fire safety in your business premises - Under the current Fire Safety Legislation, as the Responsible Person within your business, it is imperative to conduct a thorough and appropriate Fire Risk Assessment. This assessment aims to evaluate the risk of fire to your employees and others associated with your business and its operations.
