Major housebuilders in the UK have promised to spent £1.3bn to remove cladding and other fire hazards in a bid to avoid another disaster like the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. However, the funds are still expected to be £4bn short of what's required to address...
At least 14 people have been injured after a huge blaze broke out in Kuwait's Mubarakiya market. The shopping district is home to many retail businesses, many of which have been affected by the fire. Five firefighting teams attended the scene, battling to put out flames which...
Dubai Police's iftar cannons which fire each day during ramadan are to operate from 11 different locations during the holy month. The cannons fire a single shot at sunset and will operate from five fixed positions this year; at Atlantis the Palm, Burj Khalifa, Al Seef, Al...
Qatar Airways has raised a serious fault with several Airbus A350s, which could cause fuel tanks to ignite. The faults have been raised as part of an ongoing legal battle between Airbus and Qatar Airways. The Doha-based carrier has raised concerns that flaws on the surface...
A new system to avert potential fires has been developed in the Emirates using Internet of Things (IoT) technology to identify circumstances likely to start a fire. The early detection system called 'The House Guardian', collects data from the sensors distributed around the property and analyses it...
A fire has broken out at an under-construction new terminal at Kuwait International Airport, causing damage but no casualties. The flames began on Monday 28th March and firefighters struggled to control the flames for hours in Kuwait City. Interior Ministry spokesman Tawheed al-Kandari told The Associated Press that...
A spokesman for the Arab coalition forces confirmed a blaze had broken out at an Aramco petroleum distribution in Saudi Arabia on Friday 25th March. The distribution station in Jeddah is thought to have been targeted by Houthis. Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki said initial investigations showed...
Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning to ask vehicle owners to protect their cars from fires as the temperature soars in the UAE. Advice from the Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence have reminded motor owners that vehicles contain flammable liquids and parts, making...
A man has been arrested after setting fire to a luxury hotel apartment in Dubai and then broadcasting it on social media. The luxury apartment in Dubai's Palazzo Versace Hotel has been destroyed by the arson and vandalism, which was shown 'live' on social media. The man arrested...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will return to an in-person event for its annual Conference & Expo (C&E) at the Boston Convention Center in June this year. The event has been held solely online for the past two years due to the pandemic, but will...
Manufacturer Equate has launched a fire safety awareness campaign in Kuwait focusing on the potential fire hazards in homes. Equate is a producer of petrochemicals and the world’s top supplier of ethylene glycol and is running its campaign with the support of the Kuwait Fire Force...
Civil Defence in UAE's Sharjah have warned negligent property owners that they will be held accountable for firefighting costs if they flout fire safety measures. The fines from the Sharjah Civil Defence is aimed at landlords of industrial and commercial buildings, particularly after finding that many...
A fire in the city of Ajman has destroyed ten diesel trucks. No casualties have been reported from the incident, and authorities were able to control the blaze in under an hour. According to the Ajman Police, the fire broke out in Al Jurf Industrial Area....
Dubai firefighters fought a blaze at a residential building and controlled the flames within 14 minutes, and have reported no injuries or fatalities as a result. A fire broke out on a medium-rise residential building in Al Barsha 1 in Dubai on March 11th. Civil Defence...
Magirus has announced that it will not be participating in Interschutz 2022, instead focusing on a dedicated product roadshow. The firefighting technology brand has been focusing its efforts on the development of its Next Generation Firefighting portfolio, after the global pandemic depressed the market. In addition...
A fire at an oil facility in Saudi Arabia on 11th March is believed to be as a result of a drone attack. Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry says an unmanned aerial aircraft struck and subsequently ignited a fire at an oil facility in the capital of Riyadh....
Fire safety specialists Advanced has installed a host of its safety solution products into offices within a prestigious Dubai business park. Advanced, owned by FTSE 100 company - Halma PLC, protects a wide range of prestigious and high-profile sites across the globe, including London’s Shard, the...
The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence has announced plans to launch drones to support with putting out fires in high-rise buildings. The strategy will include the use of two hi-tech innovative drones to douse fire in buildings of up to 800 metres height. The aircrafts are expected...
A blaze in Bahrain Bazaar has wiped out ten shops including a restaurant over the weekend. According to the Bahrain police, the fire broke out in a grocery outlet due to electric short-circuit, and immediately engulfed the adjoining shops. SHO Bahrain police station Bakhtullah said: "It was...
Qatar's Civil Defence has launched an updated fire and safety manual to help aid fire prevention, suppression and protection of life in the event of a fire. The new manual and guidance was launched by the General Directorate at a function held in the officers’ club...
The National Fire Protection Association has launched a new certification to help qualify and test water-based suppression systems. The new standards can help sprinkler technicians, contractors and others to ensure their water systems are fit for building standards against fire and for saving lives. The new...
Dubai Maritime City (DMC) has announced they will invest $38.1million into an infrastructure development project. The project will cement DMC’s position as a multi-purpose maritime hub, and further strengthen Dubai’s status as a global maritime centre. Part of the ongoing work will include developing networks for...
To mark World Civil Defense Day, Saudi Arabia General Directorate of Civil Defense (GDCD) launched activities to focus on defence, protection and training within its emergency services. The activities, launched in dozens of cities and towns across Saudi Arabia, put a spotlight on civil defence vehicles,...
VdS, one of the world's leading organisations for corporate security and safety, has officially approved the FirePro box type condensed aerosol generators. VdS specialise in fire protection, security and natural disaster prevention, and their seal of approval is highly sought after. Earning VdS approval is an...
Reports from the Dubai Civil Defence team have confirmed they attended and suppressed a car fire within minutes of receiving the emergency call. The firefighters were called to the Dubai Design Districts after reports of a car on fire at 12:53pm on Thursday 24th February. Firefighters...
The call for nominations for the IFSEC Global awards are open! It's the opportunity to nominate some of the leading individuals in the security and fire safety sectors and recognise their hard work and talent. Nominations are welcomed from anyone throughout the industry supply chain. Nominations can...
A fire that broke out in a school bus in UAE has been brought under control by the emergency services. The Sharjah Civil Defense team fought the blaze from the school bus in Al Taawun area and no injuries were recorded. A top official at Sharjah Civil...
The UN has warned the world to brace itself for more extreme wildfires in 2022 and over the next decade. The organisation cited global warming as one of the main causes, whilst warning that governments are ill-prepared for the death and destruction such extreme fires leave...
Firefighters in Iran have been working tirelessly to put out a blaze at the site of a firefighter crash. A US built F5 jet crashed into the wall of a school in the city of Tabriz on Monday 21st February. The school was closed at the...
The Houthi group have launched an explosive-laden drone strike against a a school in Yemen. The militant group targeted a school in the country's northern oil-rich province of Marib, according to reports. A government official said: "Several students were critically injured when a Houthi explosive-laden drone struck...
A ship carrying Porsches, Audis and Bentleys from Germany to the United States has caught fire near the coast of Portugal's Azores islands in the Atlantic ocean. A spokesperson for carmaker Volkswagen confirmed the blaze. The Panama-flagged ship was travelling from Emden in Germany, where Volkswagen...
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades has chaired a meeting to put fire prevention and safety measures in place ahead of summer. The summer period is considered a busy period for the country, yet fires are an increased risk across the warmer months. The meeting was called to...
The National Fire Protection has issued a warning for those using home heating equipment, to avoid unnecessary domestic fires. The leader in firefighting, the NFPA has urged people to use caution when heating their homes during colder months. For the US specifically, home heating equipment is...
Qatar’s Interior Ministry says investigators are conducting studies into possible design flaws at the Villaggio shopping mall that caused a fatal fire. The design flaws are thought to have funnelled dense smoke into areas around a daycare centre in the country’s biggest mall, where 13 children...
The Kuwait Navy will be practising live-fire exercises from Monday 14th February. The naval forces will be practising from 8am until 3pm for two days. The forces will be holding their drills in the southeast of Boubyan Island, 12 miles east of Kuwait City. The interior...
A fire that broke out in a Dubai warehouse has been brought under control by authorities. The fire started in a warehouse in Al Khabaisi area in Dubai. No casualties were reported. According to Dubai Civil Defence, the warehouse contained construction materials. A spokesperson said: "The fire...
An explosion from a faulty gas cylinder in a building in Abu Dhabi has caused alarm. Initially the U.S. embassy initially claimed they suspected it to be a possible missile strike. Abu Dhabi is a well known tourism hub, so the explosion caused concern and worry amongst...
A Tunisian man has set himself on fire in Tabraqa in response to police treatment. According to a local news agency, the protest came after the police confiscated a herd of sheep belonging to his father. Reports say the police asked the father to show proof...
A fire in an Istanbul prison broke out on Friday 4th February leaving 20 inmates and one prison warden in hospital. The 21 people in hospital are currently receiving treatment for smoke inhalation. The blaze began in Ümraniye prison, but no cause has been confirmed by...
Fire fighting robot is one of the exhibitions being showcased at the UAE Innovates 2022 conference. The remote controlled vehicle could be used in future for securing events and smart government services. The new technology is being showcased at the month long UAE Innovates, alongside other...
A new digital system to assess whether a building could deal with a fire has been launched in the UAE. The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Department has launched a new integrated electronic field survey system that will help monitor and determine if a building is adequately...
Intersec 2022, which concluded on 19th January, showcased the leading industry specialists across emergency services; including fire. The three day event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, also focused on issues such as cybersecurity, AI technology as well as fire safety and prevention. The 23rd edition...
The National Fire Protection Association will present a free "Global Solutions for Global Challenges" programme from mid February. The online educational program will form part of the organisation’s year-long 125th Anniversary Conference Series, which is beginning to wind down. The global challenges feature will air on February...
A blaze has broken our in warehouses at an industrial zone in Riyadh, according to Saudi Civil Defense. The fire began on Thursday 27th January and firefighters are working to extinguish the flames....
The death toll from the previous fire at the Kuwait National Petroleum Company has now risen to four. The fire, which began on Friday January 14th, initially killed two workers and left five others in critical condition. However, two more of those critically injured workers have...
European-based manufacturer Global Fire Equipment (GFE) has launched an advanced 'plug and play' fire alarm management and monitoring software. The new product, called OWL, is designed to work with its CHAMELEON Network range of intelligent control panels. The new system will give users real-time information and...
A new government lab to test construction products and materials for fire safety has been launched in Dubai. The Emirate Safety Laboratory will conduct tests for fire resistance, as well as provide certifications. The new lab is thought to be a new benchmark in fire safety...
The Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) issued a warning on Saturday 22nd January to urge citizens and residents about ongoing unstable weather conditions. The KFF urged residents to be cautious and highlighted that sea-goers and campers should be more careful and call 112 in case of emergency....
A fire broke out at the Kuwait National Petroleum Company on Friday 21st January, the second in two weeks. The fire has forced the company to suspend export operations, and the company has announced it will be conducting reviewes of procedures in order to reduce incidents...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed and launched a Leadership for Emergency Responders program. The program aims to focus on emerging leadership, technical, and community issues to help those on the front line keep communities safer. On their official website, the NFPA stated: "This one-day...