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Christie hospital fire in Manchester, UK caused by welding

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Christie hospital fire in Manchester, UK caused by welding A cancer research centre that was damaged by a fire in Manchester was the result of welding work, an investigation into the matter has concluded. The report discovered that hot debris from the roof of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute had fallen down a wall and subsequently set fire to some fabric and cardboard on the 26th April 2017. However, Helix Roofing have claimed that the claims are “unlikely” and that they’ve seen no clear evidence to suggest it. The report also stated that Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service also said that people had stolen some tools in the aftermath of the fire, which was reported by the Manchester Evening News. No-one was harmed in the blaze that took place at the Christie hospital building, which caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage, though thankfully, Christie have said that the majority of their research work was salvaged. Michael Broadley – the Watch manager who was the author of the report – came to the conclusion that the fire in the Paterson was due to welding operations being undertaken that day after an extensive forensic investigation. Putting a straight bat in the way of accusations, Helix Roofing Ltd released a statement questioning why their work is being blamed, and insisted that there’s no clear evidence to suggest they were at fault. “It appears someone has to be blamed even if there is no clear evidence,” the company said. “We do not believe that Helix caused the fire, our operatives are conscientious and well trained. “Our expert stated that the welding process was unlikely to have caused the fire after the reconstruction… and we have seen no clear evidence that persuades us [otherwise].” The report also stated that during investigation work, several people – who remain unknown – gained entry that was unauthorised to the roof, and successfully removed some power tools and hand tools. Thus far, this hasn’t been explained and the people responsible are yet to be identified.

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52 killed on bus in Kazakhstan following tragic fire

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52 killed on bus in Kazakhstan following tragic fire The interior ministry of Kazakhstan has confirmed that 52 people have died as a result of a bus catching fire in the north-western region of the country. Five people successfully managed to escape the bus and were treated by rescue workers at the scene, according to reports, but the tragedy has rocked the country. The accident took place at 10:30 on the 18th January, in the Irgiz district of the Aktobe region of the country. Local media have claimed that the bus was thought to be carrying Uzbek citizens either to or from Russia along the Samara-Shymkent route. The route itself – which is a staggering 2,200km (1,300 miles) long – is regularly used by Uzbek migrant labourers who travel to construction sites in Russia, according to observers. Speaking to the AFP news agency, the emergency services ministry told them that 55 passengers and two drivers were aboard the bus. “Five passengers received medical assistance. The remainder were killed,” it said in a statement. One of the drivers had claimed that the passengers were indeed Uzbek nationals, and that the vehicle was registered in Kazakhstan, AFP were told, with ministry official Ruslan Imankulov delivering the news. It’s unclear what started the fire, but it spread at a rapid pace through the Setra bus.

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42 metre ALP for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue service to be built by Rosenbauer UK

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42 metre ALP for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue service to be built by Rosenbauer UK With the first two Aerial Ladder Platforms (ALP) for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service in the UK delivered, Rosenbauer UK is moving forward on a new 42-metre unit for the Service, the Brigade’s third Rosenbauer ALP with delivery due later in 2018. The first two Aerial Ladder Platforms are the highly efficient ‘B32’, boasting the latest in firefighting technology, including the excellent ‘Advanced Jacking System’, the essential 500kg rescue cage, the stunning Rosenbauer ‘design’ bodywork, and the instantly recognisable anthracite boom and locker colour scheme. Both units have been built on Mercedes Econic chassis’ to ensure accessibility through various demanding locations in the beautiful and historic city of Salisbury. The new 42-metre unit was awarded to Rosenbauer after a second competitive tender process to which, Rosenbauer UK Managing Director, Oliver North, commented, “We’re delighted to reveal the finished product of Dorset & Wiltshire’s 32-metre units in conjunction with plans for the third unit which will be the superb B42. North continued, “The past 5 years have highlighted our hunger, desire and efficiency in not only winning Aerial Appliance contracts but more importantly, executing the build process to the highest standard possible. Once built and delivered, we then commence the critical process of essential aftercare and maintenance to the highest standard possible, to ensure best value and whole life cost targets are achieved. “We look forward to continuing a healthy working relationship with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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E-ONE welcomes Darch Fire as dealership in Ontario, Canada

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E-ONE welcomes Darch Fire as dealership in Ontario, Canada E-ONE, a worldwide designer and manufacturer of fire trucks with more than 28,000 vehicles in operation around the world, is pleased to welcome Darch Fire as the new E-ONE dealership and service supplier in Ontario, Canada. Darch Fire has been servicing Ontario with apparatus and equipment since 1993, when they were founded by John Darch and Susan Miller. Recently, Darch Fire was acquired by the 1200 Degrees Group. The combination of Darch Fire and 1200 Degrees in Ontario offers: 12,000 square foot facility with 18 full time employees Five mobile service vehicles with three EVT technicians and 24-hour service Three service bays Services including annual pump testing, pump, foam system and valve repairs and maintenance, rebuilds and overhauls, electrical diagnostics and repair, equipment mounting, emergency light and siren installations Sales of after-market parts Darch Fire is excited about carrying the E-ONE line of products in Ontario. “Susan and I are very excited to join the 1200º Group and be part of the growth of 1200º Group and E-ONE into Ontario,” said John Darch, Fire Truck Sales Manager for Darch Fire. “By adding Darch Fire to the 1200º group, we become an indisputable force in the firefighting industry, providing the best fire trucks available, E-ONE,” said François Proulx, president of the 1200º group. With this merger, Darch Fire and 1200º Group now offer a team of 58 employees, an inventory worth more than $2.8 million, nine service vehicles and three service centers, dedicating 30,000 square feet of workspace to be at the service of fire departments throughout Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces. “We are thrilled to welcome another great dealership into the E-ONE family,” said Jeff Park, Regional Director for E-ONE. “Darch Fire has a great facility with seasoned professionals; and to partner with them is absolute success for our customers in Ontario. Mutually, with our ‘Best in Class Fire Trucks and Systems’ and the Darch Fire team, we are very excited about the future of E-ONE’s entire product line in Ontario.” For more information about 1200 Degrees or Darch Fire, visit: www.1200-degres.com and www.darchfire.com

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Casino boat fire in Florida, America kills one person and leaves 15 others injured

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Casino boat fire in Florida, America kills one person and leaves 15 others injured Following the break out of a fire on a shuttle boat that was taking passengers to a casino boat near New Port Richey, Florida, a woman has died and 15 people have been left injured. The female passenger, who was aged 42, died at 10:42 on the 14th January at the Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center, where she was being treated for her injuries sustained from the blaze, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office spokesman, Kevin Doll. At the time of the blaze, there were 50 people on board and the boat was about half a mile from the shore, according to Shawn Whited, who is the chief of the fire division for Pasco County. Having assessed the scene, fire department officials are of the belief that the most likely scenario is that the fire ignited in the engine room and quickly spread. Officials were on hand to praise the captain of the boat as his actions saved a lot of lives. The captain swung the boat round upon noticing the fire, and successfully managed to get the boat a lot closer to the shore. This in turn made it easier for first responders to reach those in the water, and it also made the distance back to the shore shorter for the passengers who fled the boat in order to swim away.

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Massachusetts towns Amesbury, Salisbury & Georgetown fire departments awarded public fire education grants

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Massachusetts towns Amesbury, Salisbury & Georgetown fire departments awarded public fire education grants Massachusetts towns Amesbury, Salisbury and Georgetown were recently among the 253 fire departments across the state that were awarded public fire education grants. These three departments, and the other 250, will receive Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program grants, which will allow them to work with classroom teachers in order top deliver fire and life safety lessons. Salisbury and Georgetown firefighters will be picking up $3,708 in grant money each, while the Amesbury Fire Department received $4,308. Amesbury and Georgetown in particular were among 238 fire departments who picked up a Senior SAFE program grant, which enables them to work with older adults on fire and life safety. For this, Amesbury received $2,615, while Georgetown picked up $2,415. The SAFE program provides $1.2m through the Executive Office of the Public Safety and Security to local fire departments. The Senior SAFE program meanwhile, provides $600,000 in grant funds which is generated from fees paid by tobacco companies to the Fire Standard Complaint Cigarette Program. This is to ensure that their products meet every requirement listed on the fire safety requirements list for Massachusetts, and these programs are administered by the state Department of Fire Services. “The S.A.F.E. and Senior SAFE programs are having a great impact on the fire and life safety of our most vulnerable populations – children and elders. The fire departments being supported in these public education efforts are increasing the safety of the people in their communities,” State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said.

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UK poll finds that one in 10 UK renters have fire risk concerns

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UK poll finds that one in 10 UK renters have fire risk concerns A poll that was commissioned by UK charity Shelter has discovered that one in 10 renters in England have fire safety concerns about their home. In addition to this, the poll found out that 15% of tenants believe that issues with the state of their property are making them have health issues, such as illness. The housing charity is currently supporting a private members’ bill that would change the law in such a way that renters would have more rights in order to force landlords into ensuring their properties are safe. BBC programme 5 live Investigates was told by the government that they are also supporting that bill. 2,576 private and social tenants in England were surveyed, and the results found that over 250 of those had experienced a fire, gas leak or a fire safety concern in their home over the last 12 months. In addition, it also showed that there were 380 renters who had experienced both mental and physical health issues as a result of the poor condition of their home over the same period.

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Eight dead following fire at leisure centre in Portugal

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Eight dead following fire at leisure centre in Portugal A fire that was triggered as a result of a blast at a community centre in northern Portugal has left eight people without their lives while dozens more were injured as a result. A heating boiler in the Vila Nova da Rainha exploded, according to the mayor, which subsequently started the fire. There were more than 60 people in attendance at the centre, with the number of people either there for an amateur card tournament or to watch football on TV. Reportedly, the fire ignited material in the roof and then spread quickly, causing panic in the process. The Vila Nova da Rainha leisure centre is located fairly close to the town of Tondela, which is around 260km (160 miles) north-east of Lisbon. Jose Antonio Jesus, the mayor of Tondela, told the Public newspaper that the fire rapidly generated a substantial quantity of carbon monoxide, while also saying that the recreational and cultural centre was “very active and at the heart of the community”. According to local media, at least 35 people were hurt from the blaze, six of whom seriously, with the majority suffering burns or smoke inhalation. The website of the newspaper Diario de Noticias reported that some of the injured were taken to hospitals in Porto and Lisbon. The newspaper also claimed that glass wool in the roof could have been a key contributing factor towards the spread of the fire in the building, which is two-storeys. While people tried to escape, it’s possible that the dense smoke may have disorientated people. The flames were extinguished in around an hour after dozens of firefighters were deployed to the scene, but the local officials in the Tondela area – which was badly affected by the forest fires that took place in October 2017 – described the leisure centre fire as a “new catastrophe”.

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Geneva on the Lake Fire Department get issued with new bulletproof vests

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Geneva on the Lake Fire Department get issued with new bulletproof vests The Ohio, USA village of Geneva on the Lake’s fire department have recently received 17 bulletproof vests as an extra safety measure for firefighters on the job. Andy Kaschalk, the Fire Captain there, has said that the vests should not alarm the public, and that they are there just to ensure that firefighter safety is ensured in all possibilities. “We applied for them as an extra safety measure for our department, not to alarm the public,” Kaschalk said. “These are basically a response to the many active shooter situations that have sprung up over the last few years. “If ever there was an active shooter situation, it would be the police’s job to neutralise the shooter and our job to get wounded people out of harm’s way and treated. “We didn’t buy them to alarm the public, just to ensure safety if we ever faced a situation like that. We work in situations where safety is important. We want to be able to go home every night.” Kaschalk added that all 17 members of the fire department had been made aware of how to use their vests, and all members had been fitted for their own individual vests. The vests themselves cost $10,000, with the bill being footed from the Department of Commerce grant. As part of the grant, Geneva on the Lake’s fire department also picked up six sets of level 5 ballistics steel plates to be equipped onto ambulances, which will significantly protect the vehicle against rifle fire, and has also been made available for the police department.

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Fire crews called after huge fire breaks out at Nottingham, UK train station

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Fire crews called after huge fire breaks out at Nottingham, UK train station 10 fire crews had to be called out to Nottingham railway station on the 12th January 2018 after a gigantic fire broke out at around 06:30. Smoke filled the foyer in the station and flames were seen from quite a distance, while the relevant authorities evacuated the station and prevented any trains from entering or leaving the site. The “fully developed fire” spread to the roof after breaking out in the main concourse of the station, and a cordon was quickly put in place both outside the building and around streets nearby. The fire has wreaked havoc across Nottingham, with major disruption being reported both in the close proximity of the station, and across the city centre. East Midlands trains confirmed that no-one has been injured as a result of the flames, while the police have stated that “transport in the area will be severely disrupted”. Recently, Nottingham station underwent a £60 redevelopment, taking several years to complete, which incorporated a new tram bridge and the restoration and upgrade of the Edwardian grade II listed front building.

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