Tuyak Symposium 14-15 November Istanbul
The Turkish Fire Protection Association will host a conference on fire and security in high-rise buildings. The EFSN will give a presentation at the conference. For more details see http://www.tuyak2013.com/index.asp?sayfa=english
Sprinkler System Saves German Shop
The Fürstenwalde Fire Brigade reports that a sprinkler system has saved a shop store.
Warehouse Fire in France Threatens Train Station
Fire has destroyed a 4,000m2 warehouse in Puy en Velay, near Lyon in France.
Fire in hospital near Koblenz kills one patient and injures four people
German media report that a fire in the St Antonius hospital in Wissen, near Koblenz has killed one patient
Pensioner Dies in Care Home Fire in France
French media report that a fire in a retirement home in Aniane, 40km to the west of Montpellier
Commissioner Designate Mimica Quizzed about Hotel Fire Safety
At a hearing for European Commissioner Designate Mimica, Frank Engel,
Fire in Moscow Metro hospitalises 11 – thousands evacuated
Russian and western news media report that a fire today in the metro in Moscow has caused thousands of people to be evacuated and the mass
119 killed in fire in poultry farm in China
Chinese state news reports that 119 people have been killed in a fire in a poultry farm in Dehui in Jilin province.
Brandtragödie in Behindertenwerkstatt in Titisee, Deutschland
Am 26. November kamen 14 Menschen, unter ihnen eine Pflegerin, bei einemBrand in einer Behindertenwerkstatt ums Leben.
Geneva Association publiziert Bericht über Feuerschäden
The Geneva Association, eine von den weltweit führenden Versicherungsunternehmen finanzierte Organisation, hat eine Reihe von Feuerschadenstabellen von rund 30 Staaten veröffentlicht.