Fire Protection

Mike Byrne: ‘silent killer’ carbon monoxide is serious business for UK pubs

11-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Open fireplaces in pubs could cause lethal carbon monoxide poisoning if they are not serviced, one expert has warned.

Sector urged to take action to ensure open fireplaces are safe

06-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Operators have been warned to check their pub fireplaces as failing to do so could cause lethal carbon monoxide poisoning.

Publican sentenced over fire safety breaches

04-Feb-2020 By Alice Leader

The owner of the Foresters Arms pub and hotel has been convicted after admitting serious breaches of fire safety law after its standards “fell far short”.

Staff tackle blaze at Sir Ian McKellen-owned pub

21-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

A member of staff has tackled a blaze with fire extinguishers after an overloaded extension lead caught alight in a pub owned by Sir Ian McKellen.

Fire devastates 12th-century Snowdonia inn

15-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Authorities are investigating after a 12th-century inn in Trawsfynydd, North Wales, was completely destroyed in a fire.

Community rallies around staff of pub destroyed by fire

06-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A fire has destroyed the roof of a historic pub in Essex, causing its regulars to come together to support its live-in staff.

Fire closes historic south London pub

25-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A pub in south London has closed until further notice after a fire damaged two floors at the weekend.

Yummy Pub Co Euston site to reopen after fire

09-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A central London pub gutted by fire will reopen its doors next week with a special party celebrating the work of the emergency services and its contractors.

Legal Advice

Fire safety: Make sure you know all the issues

05-Oct-2015 By Poppleston Allen

A recent case in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, provides a useful reminder to operators of licensed premises of the need to take issues of fire safety very seriously.

Squatter warning for empty pubs after new offence introduced

12-Sep-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Empty pubs could be targeted by squatters after the Government introduced new legislation that makes squatting in residential properties a criminal offence.

Publicana fined over fire safety breach

12-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Temporary pub management company Publicana has been fined £15,000 after being convicted of fire safety breaches at the Little George pub,...

Host fined for fire breach

10-Jul-2008

A Berkshire licensee has been forced to pay nearly £8,000 for breaching strict new fire safety regulations. Paul Dailey is among the first licensees...