FOI release

Freedom of Information request - Hot Work Fires

Case reference FOI2025/01017

Received 17 September 2025

Published 7 November 2025

Request

Can you please share the statistics for the following points: 1. The number of fires in buildings under construction in financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/25 2. The number of fires caused by hot works in buildings under construction in financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/25 3. The main causes of hot works incidents in buildings under construction in financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/25 4. The number of injuries and fatalities caused by hot work incidents in the construction industry in financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/25 5. In total, how many fires were related to hot works including and excluding buildings under construction in financial years 2023/2024 and 2024/25 For the avoidance of doubt, ‘hot works’ defines any activity that involves using open flames or heat-producing equipment, such as welding, cutting, grinding, or soldering, and poses a significant fire risk.

Response

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Documents

• FOIA response for disclosure log - FOI2025_01017 Final Draft.pdf (127.5 KB)

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