News - August 2011

World news round-up

31st August 2011

Investigation launched into recycling plant fire

Hazard identification methods may come under the spotlight as a result of an investigation that is being launched into how a fire was able to start ...

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30th August 2011

Emergency procedures praised following ferry fire

Praise has been issued for the implementation of emergency procedures following a blaze on a ferry. A fire broke out in the kitchen area of the ...

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26th August 2011

Explosion cuts power to homes

Power was cut to hundreds of homes as a result of an explosion, which may lead to hazard identification methods being overhauled. According to a ...

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25th August 2011

Man hospitalised following industrial estate explosion

A man has been taken to hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an explosion at an industrial estate in Scotland, with hazard identification ...

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24th August 2011

Blaze at Sir Richard Branson's luxury island resort

A fire risk assessment may need to be conducted on Sir Richard Branson's luxury island in the Caribbean after a blaze broke out and his mansion ...

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23rd August 2011

Homes evacuated due to engineering works blaze

Homes in east Lancashire had to be evacuated as emergency procedures came into play due to a blaze at an engineering works in Blackburn. Some 60 ...

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23rd August 2011

Factory fire costs hit £1.5m

The importance of a fire risk assessment has been highlighted by the news it will take £1.5 million to clear up the wreckage from a tyre blaze ...

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22nd August 2011

Business owner 'shocked' at warehouse fire

A fire risk assessment could be carried out after a warehouse fire in the south of England left a business owner "shocked" and ...

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22nd August 2011

Industrial estate workers evacuated after 'intense' fire

A fire risk assessment may be needed as a result of a blaze at an industrial estate, the cause of which is thought to be suspicious. Plastics outside ...

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19th August 2011

Blast at Maracana leads to strike action

Emergency procedures may need to be analysed after an explosion at the Maracana Stadium in Brazil led to workers deciding to go on strike. Staff ...

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17th August 2011

Blaze leads to evacuation at farm

Some 13 people had to be evacuated from a blaze at a farm building in Wales as emergency procedures kicked in at the location. Fire crews set up a ...

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17th August 2011

Residents rescued from care home fire

A fire risk assessment may be necessary after a blaze broke out at a London care home, leading to the evacuation of residents. Some of those who live ...

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15th August 2011

Large rubbish fire leads to smoke warning

Emergency procedures have led to residents in the north-east of England being advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke from a ...

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15th August 2011

Barmaid to sue after hotel blast

A barmaid who was hurt in an explosion in the hotel she was working in has launched legal action due to the injuries she suffered in the incident. ...

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12th August 2011

Major oil spill occurs in China's Bohai Bay

Consequence modelling may need to be addressed after China's Bohai Bay suffered from a massive oil spill. A seeping well belonging to US company ...

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11th August 2011

Children hurt in Belfast gas explosion

Four children have been hurt in a gas explosion in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The kids all suffered minor burns injuries to their heads, faces and ...

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11th August 2011

Glasgow street closed due to gas leak

A gas leak brought chaos to Glasgow city centre and may force groups to look at current risk assessment plans. Scottish Gas Networks - which has ...

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9th August 2011

Gas equipment theft leads to Hartlepool blaze

Emergency procedures were required in Hartlepool after a theft of gas equipment led to an explosion and subsequently a fire. Over 80 people had to be ...

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8th August 2011

Unsafe boiler servicing could have led to serious injury

Regulatory compliance may have to be looked at after a firm was prosecuted for allowing an unsafe boiler service to take place. Mike Burridge Gas ...

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8th August 2011

Northampton factory suffers from blaze

A fire risk assessment checklist may have to be reviewed in Northampton as a factory caught alight after an explosion. Four crews were required to ...

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5th August 2011

Fire at Plymouth marina

A fire risk assessment may need to be carried out in Plymouth after a number of boats caught fire. According to the Plymouth Herald, two vessels at ...

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4th August 2011

Metal thieves cause gas leak

Metal thieves in Newent caused a gas leak after they stole a pipe. As a result of the incident, emergency procedures were required and 20 people had ...

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4th August 2011

Rental sector 'has to address gas check concerns'

Hazard identification methods within the rental sector need to be improved in respect to gas fittings. This is because research carried out by ...

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3rd August 2011

Homes evacuated after workshop explosion

Emergency procedures have led to a number of homes being evacuated due to an explosion in a workshop that has led to a man being airlifted to ...

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3rd August 2011

Cars destroyed at dealership fire

A number of vehicles were destroyed as a result of a fire at a car dealership in Essex, with hazard identification methods perhaps questioned as a ...

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2nd August 2011

Building evacuated after 'ball of fire'

Staff working at the headquarters of a Basingstoke book company had to leave the building after a "ball of fire" threatened to engulf it, ...

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2nd August 2011

Emergency procedures examined after M4 tunnel fire

Emergency procedures may need to be examined after a fire in a tunnel on the M4 caused damage to the structure, as well as delays for motorists in ...

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1st August 2011

Lighting fault blamed for supermarket fire

A fire risk assessment may be needed at a supermarket in the south of England after a blaze broke out at the store. Lighting faults have been blamed ...

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