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
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Fatal Care Home Fire in The Netherlands
April saw three serious fires in care homes in The Netherlands. On 9th April a fire, thought to be started by a cigar at about 18:30, led to the death of a man in the St Joris care home in Oirschot.