A vegetation fire in South Africa has resulted in the deaths of six firefighters and among the deceased are three female firefighters who succumbed to burn injuries. The fire occurred near Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and shortly after 3 PM on Sunday, July 14, uMngeni...
Six firefighters have tragically lost their lives while battling a bushfire in South Africa's eastern KwaZulu-Natal province, with an additional two individuals in critical condition, according to the country's emergency services. The fire near the town of Boston, suspected to have been started by poachers, resulted...
Blackline Safety Corp. has announced that it has secured a $1.9 million deal with a South African energy company. The deal is the largest in Blackline’s Middle East & Africa (MEA) region (Rest of World segment) and marks the company’s first significant contract in Africa. The...
Introducing the UK’s first dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) fire course, developed at the International Fire Training Centre (IFTC) managed and operated by Serco. The course will offer emergency responders practical training in managing EV-involved fires combined with critical safety awareness. Featuring an innovative and realistic ‘EV fire...
Adexon Fire & Smoke Curtains announced the re-accreditation and enhancement of its popular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and has been given approval from the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE). The updated CPD “Characteristics, Capabilities, and Applications of...
FIREX Egypt, the region’s premier fire safety exhibition and conference, is set to return for its 4th edition in Cairo from 26 - 28 November 2024. This event will once again connect leaders in Egypt’s fire safety industry, showcasing the latest advancements in passive fire protection,...
Anthony Smith, managing director of global fire and safety audio specialist Vox Ignis, has been appointed as Chair of BSI FSH/12/5. BSI FSH/12/5 is the committee responsible for codes of practice for the design, installation, servicing and maintenance of voice alarm evacuation systems and emergency communication...
Intersec Saudi Arabia is set to host 350 exhibitors from 27 countries from 1 - 3 October at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. In 2023, a record-breaking 15,336 visitors attended the event, and 17,000 visitors are expected at the upcoming edition. The exhibition space for...
A fire broke out at the Lagos-based Dangote Refinery on Wednesday, June 26. Witnesses reported seeing large plumes of smoke and loud noises coming from the area, but no cause had been found as of yet. With video footage circulating social media, the Dangote Refinery complex released...
A series of explosions at the main military ammunition location in Chad killed an undisclosed amount of people and led the President to call for investigations into the cause. Officials in Chad have opened investigations into the explosion in the capital N'Djamena as ongoing efforts to...