Second Devastating Fire at Battery Recycling Plant Underscores Need for Autonomous Fire Protection
Fenix Battery Recycling in Scotland recently experienced its second major fire in almost exactly one year.
Fenix’s first fire occurred on April 8, 2024, and burned for 4 days. Many residence were evacuated and the fire caused a total loss of the building and caused significant environmental damage. This fire led to Fenix’s loss of permits and ultimately to its bankruptcy.
Almost exactly 1 year later, batteries still stored on the abandoned site ignited and were
engulfed in flames for the second time, leading to the deployment of ten fire appliances and over 40 firefighters.
These fires reignite growing concerns about the fire risks posed by battery waste and combustible materials in the e-waste and recycling industries.
The latest incident highlights the increasing frequency and severity of fires in these environments—and the urgent need for rapid, automated fire detection and suppression solutions.
I encourage you to watch the following video about these fires at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7aU7F6_MZ4 and to read an article about it in International Fire Protection magazine by clicking here.
I also encourage you to read the attached article I published in December’s International Fire Protection Magazine, “New Era in Fire Protection, The Rise of Autonomous Robotic Fire Suppression Systems”, by clicking the button below.
At Unifire, we are hard at work to make recycling facilities safe and protected from fire. Our FlameRanger Autonomous Robotic Fire Suppression (AFRFS) systems are custom designed to rapidly and reliably detect, suppress and contain such fires, typically commencing suppression in under 15 seconds. And, it’s always on guard, 24/7/365. Learn more at Unifire.com and our YouTube Channel.
Stay safe and vigilant, and please ensure that your facilities have proper protection against fire!
Watch our presentation about the FlameRanger and how it works:
