Fires involving buildings under construction

Reference: 

1133

Request detail: 

I would like to submit a Freedom of Information request please.  I would be most grateful if you could provide the following information:

How many fires have you attended in the past year within buildings that have been under construction / within the construction industry?

How many of these fires were caused by 'hot work'? (welding, cutting, soldering and any work that involves an open flame).

What kind of hot work was involved?

Were there any injuries, casualties or fatalities involved?

What kinds of buildings were involved?

Response detail: 

Thank you for your Freedom of Information request.  Please find our responses below.

How many fires have you attended in the past year within buildings that have been under construction / within the construction industry?  4

How many of these fires were caused by 'hot work'? (welding, cutting, soldering and any work that involves an open flame). See attached spreadsheet

What kind of hot work was involved? See attached spreadsheet

Were there any injuries, casualties or fatalities involved? None

What kinds of buildings were involved? See attached spreadsheet

If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been handled, you can complain or request an internal review of the decision. This must be done within 40 working days of receiving this response. You can do this by writing to the Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, St. Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2HJ or email: enquiries@shropshirefire.gov.uk

If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint, you have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at:   

Information Commissioner's Office   

Wycliffe House   

Water Lane   

Wilmslow   

Cheshire  

SK9 5AF  

Telephone: 0303 123 1113  

Website: www.ico.gov.uk 

Information Released: 

Yes

Received: 

Tuesday, 19 October, 2021

Responded: 

Friday, 12 November, 2021

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