Incidents involving acetylene have the potential to be one of the most disruptive and dangerous that the fire service currently attends. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to reducing risk in Hampshire, and it is for this reason that we urge you to review the use of acetylene in premises that you have responsibility for.
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