Fire management system saves plant from severe fire damage

Thanks to an effective fire safety system in place at a recycling centre in Kidderminster, fire crews were quick onto the scene of a blaze which broke out last Tuesday morning, thus preventing any major damage to the premises.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) attended the scene at around 3:30am following alerts from a fire alarm plus reports of smoke at Forge Recycling in Stourport Road.

Firefighters were able to attend to the fire straight away and managed to extinguish the blaze with only minimal damage.

Group manager of the fire service, Mick Cadman, said:

“Thanks to the sprinkler system and the early intervention of our fire crews, the fire was contained to just one area inside one of the 12 access bays at the plant.

“The company had detailed contingency plans which they brought into operation quickly and this, along with the assistance from their health and safety manager and their on-site drainage plan, made a real difference to the operation.”

The managing director at Forge Recycling, David Lawrence, added his thoughts to the successful operation when he said:

“The fire management system and all parties involved in implementing it, has saved the facility from a potentially damaging fire. Everyone involved should be congratulated.”