An explosion at a feed mill in Malmesbury, South Africa, resulted in the death of one worker and left two others with serious injuries. The incident occurred at a facility operated by Quantum Foods. In an official statement, Quantum Foods confirmed that one of their workers, who...
Sam Malins, a founder director of Reacton Fire Suppression, key sponsor of the Fire Middle East Conference, took the time to speak to Editor Wendy Otway about the company’s short journey to success and global recognition with its portfolio of fire suppression systems capable of...
Tech startup Humane has issued an urgent fire safety warning to users regarding the charging case of its AI Pin gadget. The Silicon Valley company advised users to cease using the charging case immediately due to safety concerns related to defective battery cells. According to reports,...
Emergency management services (EMS) in Johannesburg responded to a fire incident at a factory located in China Mart, Crown Mines. According to spokesperson Nana Kgiba, the fire ignited on Monday morning, and fortunately, there have been no reported fatalities or injuries so far. A video shared by...
A fire that claimed 76 lives in Johannesburg last year has led to a report concluding that city authorities are to blame for ignoring severe safety issues at the rundown apartment block for at least four years prior to the tragedy. The blaze broke out at...
Sakina Forest, a 150-hectare park on the outskirts of Kenitra, Morocco, remains a popular destination for families enjoying summer barbecues. Despite its allure, the park faces significant fire risks, especially during the hot season when it attracts 5,000 to 10,000 visitors daily. Park ranger Ahmed Araba highlighted...
The year's South Africa's Cycle Tour, the world's largest bicycle race, will be shorter due to road closures caused by fires on Table Mountain in Cape Town. The fires, which started on Sunday, have led to the closure of several roads along the 109-kilometre route, including...
Hoover Universal, Inc. is officially an owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls after a merger had been proposed in March. Fred Brengel, CEO of Johnson Controls, and John Daly, CEO of Hoover announced that the two companies would be officially joining and Hoover's shareholders approved the transaction...
Two individuals, including a firefighter and a forestry worker, have been apprehended by Chilean authorities on suspicion of igniting a devastating fire that claimed the lives of at least 137 people in February. According to police director Eduardo Cerna, one of the suspects was employed by...
A fire broke out at a home in Wakiso District, Uganda, claiming the lives of six South Sudanese children. The incident occurred in Namulanda B Zone, Kisubi, as confirmed by Kampala's Deputy Public Relations Officer, Luke Owoyesigyire. The victims have been identified as Hibba William (16), Gith...