Fire Suppression Advice & Updates
03/12/2025
Christmas Fire Safety: How to Keep Your Home Safe When you think of Christmas, festive lights, home-cooked food, and decorated living rooms spring to mind, but it’s also one of the busiest periods of the year for household fires. With…
30/09/2025
On 13 August 2025, an electrical fire broke out in a child’s bedroom in Scotland. What could have been a devastating incident was quickly brought under control thanks to the iMist™ Fire Suppression System already installed in the home. The fire,…
08/09/2025
A fire in the home can break out without warning. In those critical moments, preparation can make all the difference. While systems like iMist water mist suppression are designed to control flames and reduce damage, a clear evacuation plan, especially…
House fires can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. While the risk can never be completely eliminated, understanding the most common causes is an important step towards prevention. In the UK, fire and rescue services attend thousands of domestic fires…
04/08/2025
23/05/2025
New government-backed fire data confirms that water mist systems outperform traditional sprinklers in both fire control and extinguishment. The International Water Mist Association (IWMA) recently published findings based on data from the UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government,…
07/05/2025
2025 marks a major milestone for iMist—our 10th birthday. Over the past decade, we’ve worked to make fire suppression faster, simpler, and more water-efficient. To thank our customers who have helped shape our journey, we’re giving away 1 FREE service…
25/03/2025
There has been some confusion regarding the omission of water mist systems from BS 9991: 2024, leading some to believe that this standard excludes their use. However, this is not the case. The absence of a specific reference to water…
06/03/2025
2025 marks a major milestone for iMist—our 10th birthday. Over the past decade, we’ve worked to make fire suppression faster, simpler, and more water-efficient. As we reflect on the journey so far, we want to share some of the key…
31/01/2025
Background In September 2019, the Mackenzie-Hawe family from Aberdeenshire, consisting of newlyweds Sandra and Andy, their 2 children, 3 dogs and 2 cats, experienced an unimaginable tragedy while on their honeymoon. During their absence, a devastating fire ravaged their family…