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He is now Secretary of the National Fire Sprinkler Network, an organisation which brings together representatives from fire brigades, politicians and the fire sprinkler industry to lobby for more mandatory sprinklers.

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"I heard after a while on the public address system that a fire had occurred inside the tunnel and the sprinkler system was going to be activated, " he told Jiji Press.

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All fire and rescue services in Scotland are promoting the use of sprinkler systems, he said.

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In her letter to Mr Pickles, she has recommended the government publishes national guidance on fire safety for residents in high-rise buildings and urged local authorities to install sprinkler systems.

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The hotel had no sprinkler system fitted and Mr Hughes said he was concerned hotels could still carry out their own fire risk assessments.

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