Explosion Protection - News

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews on the state's north coast have carried out a prolonged operation to extinguish a fierce fire which has engulfed a semi-trailer and its load of Lithium-ion batteries. FRNSW received numerous Triple-Zero (000) calls just before 2.30 this morning about the rig alight in the northbound lanes of the Pacific Highway, south of Kempsey. Eight fire trucks and 32 firefighters from Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Wauchope, rushed to the scene, assisted by the...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished an e-bike battery fire before it could take hold and harm residents or property overnight at Guildford in Sydney’s west. The owner, who had only obtained the second-hand e-bike the day before, placed the battery into the bike shortly after 2.00 am this morning, noticing a small spark soon after. As a precaution, the owner removed the battery from the e-bike and threw it into an outside courtyard. Battery catches fire The battery then...

Godiva, a global pioneer in fire pump innovation, proudly announces the launch of The SAMFlows Experience—a dynamic, interactive digital journey that redefines how users engage with and understand the revolutionary SAMFlows Total Waterflow Control System. Through compelling storytelling, cutting-edge visuals, and hands-on exploration, users are taken on an interactive, guided tour through the heart of modern firefighting technology. An Important Journey The SAMFlows Experience begins wi...

Fire and Rescue NSW crews have contained a 14th alarm blaze and chemical emergency at a waste facility in Sydney's west. The huge fire broke out at the recycling plant in Christies Street, St Marys. At the height of the intense blaze, 100 firefighters and 20 fire trucks were deployed around the site. Fire crews were forced to retreat at times as fireballs, exploded up to 60-metres into the air. Explosive Blaze Alert Gas bottles and stocks of chemicals were engulfed in flames, posing a hazardo...

Lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of modern technology, powering everything from mobile devices to electric vehicles. However, they come with a significant fire risk. The newly released Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS) paper delves into the fire safety concerns associated with these batteries, shedding light on the phenomenon known as thermal runaway. This self-sustaining reaction can trigger large-scale fires or even explosions, often set off by overcharging, short cir...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) believes a lithium-ion battery caused a house fire at Umina on the Central Coast overnight, which left a man seriously injured with burns and two others suffering from smoke inhalation. Three fire trucks and 12 firefighters were called to the home on Gwendolen Avenue shortly after 4:30 am. On arrival, they found smoke issuing from the townhouse and quickly got to work to extinguish the blaze. FRNSW investigators FRNSW provided emergency medical treatment to three p...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public to wake up to the risks of lithium-ion battery products amid a spate of dangerous fires. FRNSW crews have responded to 13 lithium-ion battery fires across NSW since Sunday 2 February, including four incidents in a 12-hour period last week. So far in 2025, there have been 25 lithium-ion-related fires. Lithium-ion battery-related fires Two men sustained injuries, one from flying shrapnel and the other from smoke inhalation In one incident in Syd...

Winds picked up on Tuesday in Southern California and at least a couple of new wildfires broke out as firefighters remained on alert in extreme fire weather two weeks after two major blazes started that are still burning in the Los Angeles area. Gusts could peak at 70 mph (113 kph) along the coast and 100 mph (160 kph) in the mountains and foothills during extreme fire weather that is expected to last through Tuesday morning. Ripe for explosive fire growth Wind speeds ra...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public not to charge Lithium-ion-powered devices, such as e-bikes, near emergency exits, following a second-storey unit fire yesterday at Merrylands West in Sydney. FRNSW releases dramatic footage from a camera worn by the Incident Commander in charge of the fire scene in Arcadia Street. Lithium-ion-powered devices The footage shows the first senior officer on scene, Station Officer Darryn Moalem from Wentworthville Fire Station, assigning firefigh...

Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants (BakerRisk®), an employee-owned risk management consulting firm that specializes in process safety, structural and blast effects engineering, and research and development, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Haines Fire and Risk Consulting (Haines). Haines specializes in fire protection engineering, water supply analysis, emergency response planning, and fire/explosion investigations. BakerRisk’s commitment “This acquisition undersc...

 Firefighters from several jurisdictions responded Wednesday evening to a massive blaze at an electric utility substation in north Fort Worth that apparently resulted from an explosion at the site, authorities said. According to a post on X, officials from the Fort Worth Fire Department said they were being joined by firefighters from the Saginaw and Roanoke fire departments to battle the blaze at the station, located at Seventeen Lakes Boulevard and Henrietta Creek Road. Work...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters hit the streets of Hazelbrook on Saturday, conducting home fire safety visits and educating locals about fire risks in their homes this festive season. Firefighters from Lawson, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba carried out dozens of safety visits, providing personalised fire safety advice and installing smoke alarms, free of charge, as required. Real fire safety risks Overloading and failing to check power boards and power points also pose real fire safety...

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Dee Why Fire Station now marked its 100th birthday. Several dignitaries, including the Member for Wakehurst Michael Regan MP, Mayor of Northern Beaches Council Sue Heins, and Rural Fire Service representative Peter Marshall joined Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell and members of the FRNSW leadership team to celebrate the achievement. Historic fire trucks Mark Hall received a commemorative plaque to acknowledge his family’s contr...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been kept busy, dealing with three separate car fires in just four hours overnight across Sydney’s west. The most challenging incident involved a hybrid vehicle on fire in Chiswick Road, Greenacre, around 11.30 pm. When crews arrived, they noticed the car's fuel tank had ruptured. Safer location for further investigation Firefighters successfully contained the burning fuel and prevented the fire's spread Firefighters successfully contained the bur...

Industrial fires and explosions can have devastating consequences, affecting both people and property. While safety measures have improved over the years, understanding the root causes of these incidents remains critical for preventing them. They will highlight the primary causes of industrial fires and explosions and how proper fire safety measures can mitigate risks. Flammable Liquids and Gases One of the causes of industrial fires is the improper handling or storage of flammable liquids a...

The Q1 from Q-Fog is a new type of easily installed, enhanced fire protection system developed for existing living environments with a heightened need for fire protection. For example: for the elderly, vulnerable, people with dementia or handicapped in care institutions or in their own home. The product is specifically designed to offer a fire protection system that is reliable, simple and cost effective. The basic version of the Q-Fog Q1 offers active fire protection in a room of approx. 25 sq...

EU Regulation # 517/2014 sets out to control the use of HFC’s in the Fire Suppression Sector, and with FM200 / HFC-227ea being included in the Montreal Protocol (2016 Kigali amendment coming into effect in January ‘19), the long-term use of this Gas is not viable from either a financial, or ethical perspective. The phase-down of HFCs will culminate in 2030 at a 79% reduction from 2015 levels, impacting most HFC markets and applications, including fire suppression. Fire Suppression...

The principle of all Trace Tube Fire Suppression Systems is a simple self-activating system that offers the widest versatility, which results in an excellent cost/performance balance. Trace Tube Systems can be used in a range of applications, with the principals remaining the same; Stop The Fire Where It Starts. Electrical Panel & Switchgear Fire Suppression Electrical Panels & Switchgear Fire Suppression Tumble Dryers Plant & Machinery fire suppression Fume Cabinet fire supp...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have quickly extinguished an e-bike fire before it could take hold and harm the occupants of a small apartment complex overnight at Waterloo in Sydney’s inner south. The battery of one of several e-bikes, stored in the ground floor stairwell of the Raglan Street unit block, overheated while being charged and went into ‘thermal runaway’, bursting into flames around 12.50 this morning. Compromised battery cell ‘Thermal runaway’ is...

Euralarm has published a new guidance document on the impact of high airflow and hot/cold aisle containment on the performance of gaseous fire extinguishing systems in data centers. The new guideline is aimed at fire system designers, IT managers, and operators of data centers. Euralarm’s guidance document Recent industry research explored whether contemporary cooling methods and the continued movement of air, common to modern data centers, had any impact on the performance of gaseous...

E2S Warning Signals has introduced the new H1 range of heat detectors. Globally approved to UL, cUL, IECEx, and ATEX standards with explosion-proof, flameproof, increased safety, and intrinsically safe protection, the H1 range is available as part of the D1x and D2x families with marine grade, copper-free LM6 aluminum termination enclosures, in the STEx family with 316L stainless steel enclosures and the GNEx with GRP enclosures.  UL521 and CAN/ULC-S530 approved The H1 range contains Ex...

Why is this required - Under IS EN 1968 2002: Annex B, the Pressure Testing Interval for Fire Extinguishing media, used for Emergency Purposes is 10 years. Who is responsible - The Owner or End User of the Fire Suppression System is responsible and should ensure that their Fire Suppression Cylinders are pressure tested prior to the 10th anniversary of the cylinder's original test date. This means that fire suppression cylinders should be pressure tested every 10 Years. What is Service Exchan...

KSS Fire Suppression is delighted to announce the exciting Partnership with Grenke. Since 1978, GRENKE has been helping businesses grow through offering smart finance solutions, allowing the freeing up of capital & improvement of cash flow. This synergy means that KSS Fire Suppression Solutions can now be leased, offering a level of flexibility that allows them to focus on what's important - Growth.  Flexible solutions can be tailored to the company's needs, meaning:  No large...

The only objective of any fire suppression system is to extinguish a fire as quickly as possible. Firstly, the system should alert occupants of the site to the presence of a fire, then the system will begin to emit a concentrated substance to suppress the flames. The exact nature of this substance can vary, based on the environment the system is designed to protect. Common examples include inert gas, as well as a range of liquid agents. Pirahna Systems One of the defining features of fi...

Carbon dioxide.ie operates from its own fully licensed premises in Dublin, supplying food-grade CO2 to customers across a wide range of industries. Whatever requirements, KSS is confident that they can provide a product and level of service that is second to none.  custom-built pump house KSS only uses fully trained technicians to refill CO2 cylinders in a custom-built pump house using all the most up-to-date equipment, and protocols.  Clients include welders, breweries, the...

Dry risers are a vital element in fire protection, delivering vast volumes of water directly to each floor enabling instant access for the fire brigade. The person responsible for a building or site is required to maintain all firefighting equipment, including Dry Risers.  Current Irish standards require a full annual pressure test and a six-monthly visual check for dry risers. maintenance and repairs Standards state that inlets, landing valves, drain valves, and landing valve...

Commercial kitchen fire suppression systems are designed to keep any fire that has started on a kitchen appliance, such as a range, griddle, or deep fat fryer from raging out of control. How the systems work Kitchen fire suppression systems are highly effective fire containment systems. Once a fire is detected, the system discharges the wet chemical through the nozzles from above the appliance but also in the plenum and ductwork. The wet chemicals cover the flames and starve the fir...

The National Congress of French Firefighters is an unmissable annual event that brings together nearly 350 exhibitors, 2,500 congress participants over four days and welcomes several tens of thousands of visitors. FLIR’s Condition Monitoring and Fire team will be present at the event, showcasing a range of products. Fire range FLIR firefighting cameras provide thermal imaging solutions that enhance visibility and situational awareness in smoke-filled, dark environments. Designed to be r...

In the bustling cities of Houston and Austin, where commercial buildings house countless businesses and schools, the importance of fire safety cannot be overstated. With the potential for devastating fire disasters, property managers and school systems must prioritize implementing advanced fire suppression systems to protect their investments, occupants, and community. FireTron, a pioneering provider in the area, offers state-of-the-art solutions designed to enhance safety and minimize risk. U...

New options for the WeCanX® 2250 Warning Light Array are available, providing even more lighting solutions for various applications. WeCanX® 2250 New Options Users can now customize their WeCanX 2250 with a choice of flat, angled, or mixed end cap styles. Cables are now available in 25, 35, 45, and 55-foot lengths. Contact a Whelen sales representative with any questions. To order, select the desired base model. Then add the end cap selections from the options table.