Leading businessman dies in mansion fire
A businessman has died in a fire at his home near Falkirk earlier this week.
Christophe Ferrand who was a senior manager at Aegon Asset Management was rescued from the fire but later died in hospital. A woman and two children were also rescued from the house and taken to hospital to be treated for the effects of smoke inhalation.
The Company has issued a statement saying: “It is with regret and sadness, Aegon Asset Management can confirm that a great friend and colleague, Christophe Ferrand, died in a fire at his home in Scotland last night. Christophe, who was the chief administrative officer of the UK division of the asset management business, had recently taken on an expanded role with responsibility for legal and finance in the UK as well as his existing responsibilities.”
Detective Inspector Ronnie Isles said: “Our inquiries are at a very early stage and the cause of the fire is still to be determined. However, due to the remote locality of the house we appeal for anyone who may have been in this area around the time of the fire to come forward.”
Fire in Louth Nightclub
A fire broke out at a nightclub in Louth last Thursday.
40 firefighters tackled the fire at Moomins Club in Queen Street, Louth which started at around 8pm.
The bar which is above the Edinburgh Woollen Mill shop was due to reopen after undergoing refurbishment.
Neil Bunch from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The incident was left open and there were a number of smoke hot spots which have now been dealt with. We have been stripping the roof and taking all the scorched timber down to make it safe. The bar is not badly damaged, but the toilets were affected by the fire and water. It was being spruced up and was meant to be open this weekend.”
Chris Dye, area manager for Edinburgh Woollen Mill, said: “The fire has damaged hundreds of pounds worth of stock and there is also water damage in the shop. We have been taking advice from the fire service and a building inspector and we just hope we don’t inconvenience the people of Louth for much longer.”
It is thought that the fire started in an adjoining, unoccupied flat and it is not being treated as suspicious.
Woman died in fire started by discarded cigarette
Wales Fire and Rescue Service are urging people to look out for their friends and neighbours after a woman died in a house fire in Mold last year.
Wendy Tranter, who was 55, died in a fire at her home in Llys Dderwen despite the smoke alarm sounding. It is believed that the fire was started by a discarded cigarette.
When North Wales Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the scene, the fire had been smouldering for some time and sadly, Ms Tranter was found dead in a bedroom.
Bob Mason from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said; “It is our responsibility as members of the community to ensure that all those around us are safe in their homes. This woman did have smoke alarms fitted, and although they operated, sadly the alarm was not heeded– smoke alarms are designed to provide an early warning signal which could mean the difference between life and death. Never ignore the sound of a smoke alarm. And remember, make sure you always extinguish your smoking materials – it is all too easy to fall asleep when your cigarette is still burning.”
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