UKVIA writes to fire services across the country following Glasgow incident

The UK Vaping Industry Association has written to fire authorities across the UK to ensure we are doing everything possible to advise our retail members on any immediate steps they should take to confirm that appropriate safety measures are in place in their premises.

The letters follow the destruction caused by the recent fire in Glasgow, which has been confirmed as having started in a retail outlet selling vapes amongst other things, and while the investigation is ongoing.

Once the cause of the fire is known, the UKVIA has also welcomed the opportunity to engage with fire services and relevant authorities to identify any lessons that can be learned from this incident to ensure such an event does not happen again.

The full letter – which was issued to the National Fire Chiefs Council, the Fire Standards Board, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service – is available to view here: National Fire Chiefs Council

The UKVIA’s statement on the Glasgow incident can be viewed here: UKVIA statement on fire incident on Glasgow’s Union Street – UKVIA