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17.3.2026 | The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has completed an accident investigation into the explosive fire that took place at Pyrokratia Oy’s fireworks storage area in Janakkala on 5 November 2025. The accident was likely caused by a firework that had been damaged during transport or handling.

Portable fire extinguishers marketed for lithium-ion battery fires On the Finnish market, some portable fire extinguishers are marketed as being specifically designed or suitable for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery fires. These fire extinguishers als...

Fire alarm systems The purpose of a fire alarm system is to detect danger caused by a fire as early as possible; and alert those in the building it monitors by giving either acoustic or optical alarm; and notify the emergency response centre to su...

Fire safety equipment Fire safety equipment must be reliable and suitable for the purpose. The manufacturers, importers and sellers are responsible for the safety and compliance of the products they sell. The seller must ensure that each product i...

Portable fire extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers refer to portable and manually controlled extinguishers weighing a maximum of 20 kilograms. Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Portable fire extinguishers shall comply with the standar...

Automatic fire extinguishing systems Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Automatic fire extinguishing systems are systems that facilitate rescue operations and are designed to extinguish and/or contain fires detected by them. The activation ...

Buying and using products that constitute a fire hazard Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Consumer products that constitute a fire hazard are safe only when used for suitable purposes and in accordance with their operating instructions. Us...

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has finished its accident investigation of the explosive fire that took place on March 2nd, 2018, at an aerosol filling plant in Sipoo. One person was injured in the accident, and the production facilities and equipment were destroyed. To avoid similar accidents in the future, the investigative team recommends that adequate ventilation is ensured in plants that handle solvents and gases.

Ten people received eye injuries requiring hospital treatment during the 2020–2021 New Year celebrations. In addition, one injury resulted from an unignited sparkler hitting the eye, and a P1 product designed as an animal repellent caused one eye injury. Eye injuries were also sustained by minors. The number of eye injuries increased from last year, while remaining at the same level as in three years preceding that.

Lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are a widely used and effective battery type. Li-ion batteries are used, for example, in mobile devices, power tools, electric bicycles, electric vehicles and industries. This, prim...

Requirements for outdoor candles With regard to the safety of outdoor candles, essential factors include stability, use of a suitable container, use of a suitable wick and candle wax, as well as appropriate instructions for use, and warning labels...

Instructions for selling and storing fireworks Table of Contents Table of Contents Close These instructions apply to the sales of fireworks and storing them for sales. Instructions for storing explosives (permanently and temporarily) can be found ...

Smoke exhaust systems The conformity of smoke exhaust systems can be attested with with a harmonised product standard and a CE marking. The latest updated lists of harmonised EN standards on smoke exhaust systems can be found on the hEN Helpdesk w...

PDF Siting of production plants Guide Description: This guide describes ways to consider the risk of chemical accidents in the placement of production facilities (plants) that handle or store hazardous chemicals and the planning of off-site land u...

Technical requirements for storing explosives in retail premises In the customer premises of the store, the explosives must be stored in a cabinet that is inaccessible by customers. Products belonging to different product groups must be stored in ...

Smoke alarm requirements, placement and Smoke alarms must meet the requirements of standard SFS-EN 14604 Smoke alarm devices. The standard includes requirements for smoke sensitivity, volume and labelling of the smoke alarm. The standard is sold b...

The report of the accident investigation team of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) on the large fire at the Vaasa transformer plant has now been completed. The accident chain most likely originated from the missing grounding of the reactor that was being tested. The fire quickly developed into a major fire due to oil leak from the tank connected to the reactor. The fire continued to escal...

How does a factory in the neighbourhood impact the use of the property? The proximity of a factory may affect activities that may be planned in the area. Chemical and explosives factories are placed so that any major accident will cause as little ...

Requirements on indoor candles Important factors concerning the safety of candles designed for indoor use include: stability of the candle use of a suitable wick yarn and candle wax appropriate instructions warnings. The manufacturers, commissione...