On 6 November, a phone mast on a busy Greater Manchester street caught fire, underscoring the very real risks posed by poorly managed wireless infrastructure. Incidents like this show that public safety cannot be overlooked.
The EM Radiation Research Trust Fire Report highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of wireless installations, emphasising the need for rigorous maintenance, thorough risk assessments, proper safety setbacks, and stronger regulatory oversight.
This latest incident adds to a growing pattern of infrastructure failures, reinforcing why communities must be fully consulted and protected.
News report – Statement issued by O2 after phone mast bursts into flames on busy Greater Manchester road: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/statement-issued-o2-phone-mast-211820810.html
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