Over 300 firefighters have been fighting a fire on the slopes of a mountain near Cape Town in South Africa for two consecutive days, as at least one area's residents were evacuated during the night. Five firefighters have been injured, and two were taken to the...
Eco Light has unveiled its latest innovation in emergency lighting with the introduction of the ZLD PRO series, designed to combine modern aesthetics, reliability, and straightforward installation. The ZLD PRO emergency luminaires boast high-quality construction featuring aluminium profiles, ensuring durability and a sleek appearance. Equipped with...
Fire Sprinkler International 2024 stands out as the highlight of the sprinkler calendar, marking the largest conference in Europe exclusively dedicated to water-based fire protection. These conferences offer a unique chance to showcase your organization to a targeted audience of over 300 fire professionals worldwide. The upcoming...
An African man lost his life last week in Sharjah while attempting to escape a fire that broke out in a 38-storey residential tower in Al Nahda district, according to authorities. The fire reportedly originated in the electrical transformers on floors 18 and 26. Despite the...
Two companies that provide fire control and protection systems have been referred to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution due to their engagement in cartel behaviour. The two companies, namely Fireco Gauteng and Afrion, have admitted to participating in price fixing, collusive tendering, and market division related...
A fire destroyed parts of the Owode market in Offa Kwara State in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded swiftly to control the fire and to minimise spreading to other parts of the market. No deaths were reported, however valuable items costing up to millions...
An Easter fire devastated Cape Town's informal settlements, leaving over 700 people homeless. According to News24, the City of Cape Town's disaster risk management centre found that 339 homes were destroyed across four sites, affecting 759 people. In response, organizations such as Gift of the Givers and...
An eight-year-old child was the only survivor of a bus crash which killed 45. The bus lost control and fell 50 meters from a bridge in South Africa into a ravine, catching fire. The Transport Ministry said in a statement that the child was taken to hospital...
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has commissioned the second National Fire Service Training School built by the Akufo-Addo Government. This brings the total number of Fire Service Training Schools in Ghana to three. Before the current government took office in 2017, Ghana had...
An offshore worker continues to remain missing after a fatal fire on a Perenco oil platform which left five people dead. The fire occurred last Wednesday on the Becuna rig operated by Perenco Oil & Gas. Gabon’s Prime Minister and Minister for Petroleum travelled to Port-Gentil on Saturday...
