Halma, the global group of life-saving technology companies, has announced that it has acquired FirePro. Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, FirePro is a leading designer and manufacturer of aerosol fire-suppression systems. Its systems protect people, critical infrastructure and equipment from fire…
130 residents evacuated after fire breaks out in HDB flat in Hougang on Sunday night
SINGAPORE: About 130 residents were evacuated from a Housing Board block in Hougang by the police after a fire broke out in a bedroom of a fourth-floor unit there on Sunday night. Residents who were affected told Shin Min Daily…
Hong Kong fire forces 3,400 people to evacuate
Hong Kong firefighters were battling a blaze on Friday (24 March) at a warehouse that forced 3,400 people to evacuate, including students, police said. Thick smoke was seen pouring out from the building where the fire broke out around 2pm…
New system to fight oil tank fires draws water from the sea: SCDF
If a large-scale oil tank fire breaks out here, a new system which can draw water from the sea will help the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) tackle it. Introduced in September 2022, the modular oil tank firefighting system can…
60% of city halls in quake-hit areas of Japan at risk of flooding are not relocating
More than 60% of municipalities in the north-eastern prefectures of Iwate and Miyagi do not plan to relocate their city or town halls despite being designated as areas at risk of flooding in the event of a large-scale tsunami, a…
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spewing hot clouds into the air
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted on Saturday with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities. Merapi, on the densely populated island of Java, unleashed clouds of hot ash and a mixture of rock,…
Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly Indonesia landslide
Rescuers on a remote Indonesian island were searching on Tuesday (7 March) for dozens still missing after a landslide that killed 15 people, a disaster official said. Poor weather and downed communication lines have complicated rescue efforts on the far-flung…
AEI Cables supplies major Hong Kong housing project
Industry leader AEI Cables is supplying its low-voltage power, control and fire-performance cables to a new major public housing project developed by the Hong Kong Housing Society in the Kai Tak Development Area of Kowloon City. The development of this…
Integration with Announcement Systems: Maxlogic Announcement Alarm Matrix Panel
Announcement systems are used to inform, warn or direct people inside buildings where there is a high density of people such as airports, hospitals, shopping centres and schools. In the event of serious hazards such as fire, which can have…
Massive fire hits Hong Kong high-rise construction site
A high-rise building under construction in Hong Kong erupted in flames and was still burning hours later, with some nearby residential blocks evacuated early on Friday, 3 March after the fire threatened to spread. Officials said the fire initially broke…
Broken wires and faulty renovation caused India bridge mishap
Broken corroded wires, improper welding and changes to the walking surface of a 145-year-old hanging bridge in India contributed to its collapse last year that killed 135 people, an investigation has found. The colonial-era suspension bridge in Morbi town in…
Bill Connor, President, MetalCraft Marine and Stanley Boats inducted into the National Marine Manufacturers Association Hall of Fame
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced the induction of Bill Connor, President, MetalCraft Marine and Stanley Boats, into the National Marine Manufacturers Association Hall of Fame at their annual State of the Industry Breakfast in Toronto. Established in…
New Foundation Series fire detection solution brings trusted Simplex technology to smaller buildings
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced the launch of Simplex Foundation Series fire-detection systems for small to mid-size building protection. The Foundation Series is a complete, off-the-shelf fire detection solution featuring both addressable…
Former tropical cyclone Gabrielle death toll could rise in New Zealand as cabinet meets to discuss recovery plan
The death toll from Gabrielle sits at 11, but speaking on Sunday afternoon Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said: ‘More fatalities remain possible.’ New Zealand police commissioner Andrew Coster told New Zealand’s AM Show on Monday they had made contact with…
Thailand announces ‘no-burning’ rule until end of April to prevent wildfires and haze
In a bid to prevent the spread of wildfires and haze in the country, the Thai government has imposed a three-month no-burning rule across all localities. The rule, which kicked in on 1 February, will be in effect until the…
Indonesia to prevent peatland fires using ‘weather modification technology’
In preparation for the upcoming dry season, Indonesian authorities are looking to use ‘weather modification technology’ to produce artificial rain that will help prevent peatland fires. According to state news agency Antara, Peat and Mangrove Restoration Agency (BRGM) head Hartono said…
Plane crash ‘miracle’: two pilots escape with minor injuries as Boeing 737 firefighting jet crashes in Australia
Two pilots walked away with minor injuries after a Boeing 737 jet converted for firefighting crashed in Australia, officials said on Tuesday (7 February). The twin-engine tanker owned by Canadian-based Coulson Aviation crashed in the Fitzgerald River National Park in southern Western Australia state while…
Registration now open for FIREX 2023: ‘Bringing competency in fire safety to the forefront’
Registration is now open for the only fire-safety event in the UK to make third-party product approvals a condition of exhibiting. FIREX, exclusively supported by the Fire Industry Association, is back at the ExCeL in London on 16–18 May 2023.…
NFPA Conference & Expo Las Vegas, 2023
Conference & Expo 19–21 June 2023 At this year’s Conference & Expo: Learn about the latest cutting-edge developments in building, electrical and life safety. Absorb best-in-class training with continuing education credits (CEUs). Take in world-class exhibitors, speakers and FREE hands-on…
Kirk Untersee joins Telgian Fire Safety as Vice President of Finance / Controller
Telgian Fire Safety recently announced the appointment of Kirk Untersee as Vice President of Finance / Controller. In this position, Untersee will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, preparing operating budgets and performing essential financial duties related to both payroll…
Australia’s lost radioactive capsule found on Wednesday
A lost radioactive capsule found after a search along a 1,400km stretch of the arid Western Australian outback is due to arrive in Perth on Thursday. The capsule is 6mm in diameter and 8mm long – about the size of…
The ‘mind-blowing’ sea floor changes caused by Tongan volcanic eruption
By Mark Doman and Alex Palmer When the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted in January this year, scientists knew something extraordinary had happened. An ash plume shot 57km into the atmosphere, shock waves rippled through the atmosphere and the…