Fires in the construction industry - Find a freedom of information request

1. The number of fires in the construction industry (buildings under construction) in 2022/23.

2. The number of fires caused by hot works in the construction industry in 2022/23.

3. The main causes of hot works incidents in the construction industry.

4. The number of injuries and fatalities caused by hot work incidents in the construction industry.

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. 2 fires recorded in 2022/23

2. 1 of these fires was recorded as 'hot works'

3. The cause of this fire was 'plumber with blow torch heating a pipe which caught insulation.'

4. No injuries/fatalities recorded.