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Gasoline tankers explosion caused 244
casualties in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
After tanker trucks overturned, explosions followed as many people tried to collect the spilled fuel.
Firefighters battle to contain chemical factory fire in Sydney, AU
People with health or respiratory problems near the industrial building were asked to stay inside.
Cargo ship fire in Lochaber, Scotland
Fire on the 100,000-tonne Yeoman Bontrup started on a conveyor belt and spread to the vessel.
Train derailment causes gas explosion in Italy
Officials said the accident might have been caused by damage to the tracks or by a problem with the train's braking system.
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Company News
Smart Detectors for Aircraft
Airbus has again selected Siemens for the supply of the fuselage fire detection system for its future A350 XWB.
Gasmet DX4030 Employed at Multi-Agency Air Quality Unit
Quantitech Ltd. has supplied 18 sets of advanced portable Gasmet DX4030 FTIR gas analyzers to a multi-agency air quality cell.
Over 250 Triple IR Optical Flame Detectors at Ula Oil & Gas Offshore Project
Over 250 SharpEye 40/40I Triple IR Optical Flame Detectors were supplied recently to the Ula Oil & Gas offshore project in the Norwegian southern part of the North Sea.
FOGTEC Awarded for Most Innovative Product by the UITP
During the 58th UITP World Congress 2009 in Vienna, FOGTEC received the award for the most innovative product for small and middle sized companies granted from the UITP.
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Business Arena
Chinese Manufacturer is Looking for Long Term Business Partners
The company's main product line is fire extinguishers.
Jordanian Factory is Looking to Sell Flexible Designs
A Jordanian factory of modern firefighting equipment and alarms is looking to sell flexible designs for fire extinguishers, water sprinkler systems, etc.
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Product Arena
Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems
The systems provide critically needed risk reduction management for heavy vehicles, as well as plant and equipment.
Emergency Breathing Supply System
MSA’s ExtendAire II is an emergency breathing supply system (EBSS) option that uses intermediate pressure air to provide firefighters with another level of emergency air.
Fire Detection with Automatic Fire Suppression
Eurotech have combined its fire detection technology with automatic fire extinguishing systems to develop the Ex-3000 Series, extinguishing control panels.
Race Car Fire System
Firecharger racecar fire systems are user refillable, even at the track, with simple to use refill and recharge kits.
Crew Compartment Cylinder
The extinguishing cylinder comprises a high-speed hermetically sealed valve mechanism that discharges the extinguishing agent within 5 milliseconds.
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Technology News
Early Detection Technology for Wildland Fires
A high-resolution solar-powered camera that could be installed on mountaintop towers, giving viewers a 360-degree view of forestland.
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