UK — A fire at a dock on the River Clyde has been tackled by crews overnight. Rubber and aluminium being kept in the open near the King George V… Continue reading
World News
Cigarette blamed in warehouse blaze
USA — A discarded cigarette was believed to have sparked a fire that caused an estimated $750,000 in damage to a Barrio Logan produce warehouse Monday night, San Diego fire… Continue reading
Blaze drama sparks evacuation

UK — Dozens of residents were evacuated from their homes in Newquay on Monday night after an exclusion zone was set up following a fire at a garage. More than… Continue reading
Report doubts earthquake death toll

Haiti — Far fewer people died or were left homeless by last year’s devastating earthquake than claimed by Haitian leaders, a report commissioned by the US government has concluded -… Continue reading
Supermarket roof collapses in fire

UK — About 30 people were moved out of their homes after a fire broke out at a West Midlands supermarket. Up to 40 firefighters tackled the blaze at K2… Continue reading
Woman dies in hills rockfall

UK — A female climber has been killed in a rockfall on a mountain in the Highlands. Mountain Rescue said the woman was hit by a boulder that was dislodged… Continue reading
Firefighters battle wildfires

USA — Fire officials are fighting more than 250 active wildfires around Florida and smoke from the fires is drifting throughout the state. Kristin Bennett of the Florida Division of… Continue reading
4 killed when bus crashes, flips

USA – A commercial tour bus went off Interstate 95 in Virginia and flipped on its roof before dawn Tuesday, killing four people and injuring many more, state police said. Sgt. Thomas… Continue reading
Product News
Oldham OLCT60 Gas Monitor

O2, toxic or combustible gas monitor Explosion proof non intrusive calibration, on-board display and 4-20 mA output SIL2 capability OLCT60 : AsH3, CH4, Cl2, ClO2, CO, H2, H2S, HCl, HCN,… Continue reading
Detronics GT3000 Toxic Gas Detector

Gas Selection Guide : 92-1025 Gas Detection Principles : 92-1015 The Det-Tronics GT3000 line of electrochemical fixed-point toxic-gas detectors provides continuous monitoring of the atmosphere for potentially hazardous toxic gas… Continue reading
Chemguard and Williams partner to advance firefighting industry
In a joint announcement, Chemguard President Roger Bower and Dwight Williams of Williams Fire & Hazard Control noted the impact of the acquisition on the fire-fighting industry. “The Chemguard-Williams partnership… Continue reading
Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd. Boosts Commitment To International Markets

Apollo Fire Detectors, the world-leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial fire detection solutions, has further demonstrated its commitment to international markets with two key appointments. Simon Flavell has been promoted… Continue reading
Solberg Re-Healing RF Foam preferred by Airservice Australia

After a rigorous, extensive and exhaustive testing and trialling regime Airservices Australia has made the decision to change to Solberg Re-Healing™ RF foam concentrate as their preferred operational fire fighting… Continue reading
Net Safety Monitoring Release Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector

Net Safety Monitoring has extended it’s advanced flame and gas detection product portfolio with the release of our Banshee343 Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector. The product is designed to provide reliable,… Continue reading
MOUSSOL-FF 3/6 : Universal alcohol resistant fluorine free fire extinguishing foam concentrate

Description : MOUSSOL-FF 3/6 is an alcohol-resistant fluorine free fire extinguishing foam concentrate. It is based on special surface active agents, polymer film formers, co-surfactants as well as foam stabilisers… Continue reading
CL:AIRE Research Bulletin Validates Benefits of Continuous Ground-Gas Monitoring

The benefits of continuous ground-gas monitoring have been given significant recognition within the contaminated land industry due to the publication of a recent technical bulletin compiled by CL:AIRE (Contaminated Land:… Continue reading












