Fire and Rescue Call Outs to Construction Sites - Find a freedom of information request

Request

I would be most grateful if you could provide the following information:

1. How many fires have you attended in the past year within buildings that have been under construction / within the construction industry?

a. How many of these fires were caused by 'hot work'? (welding, cutting, soldering and any work that involves an open flame).

b. What kind of hot work was involved?

c. Were there any injuries, casualties or fatalities involved?

d. What kinds of buildings were involved?

Decision

From 01 January 2020 to 30 Sept 2021, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue have attended no incidents where the building was recorded as ‘under construction’. Therefore, this request is a nil return.

Reference number
2632306
Date request received
19 October 2021
Date of decision
02 November 2021