UK fire safety8 days agoHow were 500 patients evacuated from a hospital?A major incident was declared when a fire broke out at Southampton General Hospital on 1 February. 8 days ago6 Feb 2026Firm fined for safety breaches after fatal blazeHousing association Mount Green must pay £120,000 after a fatal fire at its Greylees property.6 Feb 202616 Jan 2026'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolvingAI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.16 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Scottish Parliament backs new tax on housebuildingMSPs have voted in favour of the general principles of a bill that aims to raise money to repair unsafe cladding.8 Jan 20268 Jan 2026'I'm just a disabled kid but I could change the law'A 17-year-old boy who was left behind in a fire has had his petition debated in Parliament. 8 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Residents 'on edge all the time' over false alarmsThe heat alarms sound at least once a week, sometimes three times a day.6 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Flat owner feels 'helpless' at cladding work delayResidents are told safety work needed after the Grenfell Tower fire may not be finished until 2029.2 Jan 202624 Dec 2025Warning issued after flat fire caused by candleA flat fire in Stockwell is believed to have been caused by an unattended candle. 24 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Plans to update tall building fire safety rulesThe changes would bring island's regulations in line with those in the UK.24 Dec 2025...
