A fire investigation has concluded at the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, which was undertaken following a fire at the premises on Tuesday evening, April 13, 2021. The investigation determined that the cause of the fire was accidental.
The significant fire was brought under control and extinguished by firefighters and rescue personnel belonging to the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. However, effective fire safety measures already placed at the hotel helped contain the fire to the room of origin and prevent a far more serious incident from developing.
Effective fire safety measures at Metropole Hotel
Appropriately operating and well-fitting fire doors contained the fire to the room of origin"
Group Manager, Sion Slaymaker, who also serves as the Head of Business Fire Safety for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said “Effective fire safety measures at the Metropole Hotel have undoubtedly contributed to preventing escalation of this incident into one which could have had a catastrophic impact on the fabric of the building.
He adds, “Appropriately operating and well-fitting fire doors contained the fire to the room of origin and prevented any fire spread to other parts of the hotel.”
Well maintained and functional fire detection system
Sion Slaymaker stated, “Additionally, a well maintained and functioning fire detection system provided an early warning to the managers of the hotel, allowing them to call the Fire Service, to deal with the fire, at the earliest possible opportunity.”
He concludes, “As the country continues to emerge from lockdown, now is an ideal time for businesses to review their Fire Risk Assessments, to ensure that any COVID-19 safety measures do not adversely impact on fire safety management arrangements.”
For further guidance or advice regarding any fire safety arrangements, please contact the Business Fire Safety team of the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, on the organization’s official website.
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