Falmouth Docks fire alert
9:08am Friday 1st March 2013 in News
Fire crews from three towns were sent to Falmouth Docks last night after a fire was reported on the RFA Argus, which is undergoing a multi-million pound refit at the yard.
Firefighters from Falmouth, Truro and Redruth were deployed and some wearing breathing apparatus entered the ship's engine room with a thermal image camera and an extinguisher. They were accompanied by a member of the ship's crew.
It was discovered that welding had caused a rag to catch fire, which was out by the time the firefighters located it. Crews checked the area thoroughly before leaving the ship.
Lord Barrington Forbes-Smythe says...
10:40am Fri 1 Mar 13
It happens a lot: couldn't they improve their communication and assessment processes?
I know its's better to be safe than sorry, but smarter use of technology would help save money and the environment.