14th November 2024
Sent via Emai From: Eileen O’Connor Director EM Radiation Research Trust
For the attention of: Headquarters Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
Cc: Councillor Paul Doherty, Brian Stein CBE EM Radiation Research Trust Chairman, Susan Foster USA Advisor for the EM Radiation Research Trust, Honorary Firefighter San Diego Fire Department
Freedom of Information Request
Dear Fire and Rescue Services Northern Ireland ,
I spotted a news item suggesting a 5G mast was set on fire in West Belfast and wonder if it was an electrical fault rather than arson?
5G mast set on fire in west Belfast arson
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/5g-mast-set-on-fire-in-west-belfast-arson/ar-AA1u49dH
Please see Fire report from USA – ‘On Monday May 20, 2024, a Panel of USA legal experts discussed risks associated with cell towers and wildfires. They claim ‘new scientific findings are uncovering unique wildfire risks associated with the proliferation of wireless small cell and macro towers, smart meters and other IoT devices. At the same time, empowered local communities are innovating to address these grave risks. This is a foreseeable and avoidable catastrophe. It is also a matter of profound social and environmental justice and basic human rights.’ https://www.radiationresearch.org/news/phone-mast-fire-hazards/?
Susan Foster Medical Writer, USA Advisor for the EM Radiation Research Trust, Honorary Firefighter San Diego Fire Department was part of the USA panel in May 2024 referenced above and spoke on telecommunication fires. I communicated with Susan Foster yesterday and she said when you see a fire higher on the mast near the antenna or even at the base where ancillary telecommunications equipment may be placed, this is an electrical fire. Electrical fires cannot be extinguished through conventional means (water suppression) until the grid has been cut. In the meantime, the fire can spread, depending on weather conditions.
I would like to obtain the fire incident reports under the freedom of information act in connection with the 5G mast fire in West Belfast.
Here is the Radiation Research Trust fire report on masts fires worldwide with many due to overheating and electrical faults.
https://www.radiationresearch.org/news/5g-phone-mast-fire-london-8th-november-2024/
Regards
Eileen O’Connor
Charity Director for the EM Radiation Research Trust
Website address: https://www.radiationresearch.org/
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Pdf available to download letter: FOI on 5G fire sent to Headquarters Northern Ireland Fire Rescue Service