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...
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 broke out in the Al-Ahram Studio located in Giza, causing three surrounding buildings to be evacuated. The studio is one of the oldest and most respected production houses in the Arab world, with a history of 80 years. The cause of the fire is still...
A fire broke out at the Gas to Liquids Refinery GTLR, Landfill (Compacted Domestic Waste) site, which is owned by the Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA), a subsidiary of Central Energy Fund (CEF). PetroSA activated its Production and Fire Department Teams, along...
Solar panel fires are often caused by poor installation. Therefore, it's important to choose a service provider who has the necessary experience and references. Last year, South Africans imported solar panels worth about R17.5 billion. Nowadays, you can spot homes with solar panels on their roofs...
A fire in Mauritius took the lives of six people after the blaze broke out during a Hindu pilgrimage. According to the authorities, seven others at the event were injured and admitted to hospital for medical treatment. Police believe that a bamboo cart carrying effigies of deities...
A popular church in Lagos was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday morning (28th February). The Household of David Church, located on Adeniyi Jones Street, Ikeja, was shown online engulfed by flames on the popular social media site, X, formerly Twitter. User, Olúwadámilọlá, confirmed the incident by...
The energy industry’s shift from natural resources to technology created discussions at the Solar Power Africa event about what we can expect to see evolve, especially regarding renewable energy. Zhao Tianqi, Vice President of Huawei South Africa Digital Power said: “We could achieve carbon neutrality in...
