Date of Request
17/09/2025
Request
Dear Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service,
Can you please share the statistics for the following points:
1. The number of fires in buildings under construction in financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/25
2. The number of fires caused by hot works in buildings under construction in financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/25
3. The main causes of hot works incidents in buildings under construction in financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/25
4. The number of injuries and fatalities caused by hot work incidents in the construction industry in financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/25
5. In total, how many fires were related to hot works including and excluding buildings under construction in financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/25
For the avoidance of doubt, ‘hot works’ defines any activity that involves using open flames or heat-producing equipment, such as welding, cutting, grinding, or soldering, and poses a significant fire risk.
Yours faithfully,
Response
Hi
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