Fire and Rescue Statistics Highlight Ongoing Fire Risks in UK Homes

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K. - Feb. 13, 2025 - PRLog -- The latest Fire and Rescue Incident Statistics for England, covering the year ending June 2024, show that despite a decline in fire incidents, the risk to homes and businesses remains high. Fire and rescue services attended 38,189 building fires, making up 63 percent of all primary fires. While this marks a slight improvement on previous years, residential properties continue to be the most affected. The report states that 75 percent of these incidents occurred in homes, reinforcing the need for stronger fire prevention measures.

The report also highlights that 233 people lost their lives due to fire related incidents. While fire safety awareness has improved, experts warn that prevention methods need to keep pace with modern building designs. Open plan layouts are becoming more common in new build flats and houses, but they allow fires to spread more quickly because there are fewer barriers to contain the flames. Many modern construction materials also burn at a higher intensity and produce more toxic smoke, making evacuation even more difficult.

Fire services continue to emphasise the importance of early suppression methods to stop fires from escalating before emergency crews arrive. Research has shown that fire sprinklers are highly effective in controlling fires in 99 percent of cases, yet many properties still lack this critical protection. The issue is particularly concerning in high rise residential buildings and homes with multiple occupants, where fires can spread rapidly between units, making evacuation much more difficult.

New fire regulations have made sprinklers mandatory in certain high risk properties, including new high rise buildings over 11 metres tall. However, thousands of older homes and commercial buildings remain unprotected. Retrofitting sprinklers is one of the most effective ways to improve fire safety and prevent tragedies. Many fire safety experts argue that more stringent regulations should be applied to ensure existing buildings meet the same level of fire protection as newly constructed properties.

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RAD Fire Sprinklers is a trusted provider of fire suppression systems for residential and commercial properties. With more than 17 years of experience, RAD specialises in installing and retrofitting high quality sprinkler systems that meet strict UK fire safety regulations.

Fire safety is not just about ticking boxes. It is about protecting people and property. Open plan homes, modern materials and high-rise buildings all make fires more dangerous. Sprinklers are no longer an extra precaution. They are essential in today's buildings.

As fire risks continue across the UK, RAD Fire Sprinklers remains committed to providing expert solutions that safeguard homes and businesses, ensuring better protection for the future. Learn how RAD Fire Sprinklers can help protect your home or business at www.radfiresprinklers.com.