New Tech Brings New Risks

New Tech Brings New Risks

Technological innovation is accelerating. New building materials, lithium-ion batteries and solar power are among the developments that create unfamiliar and complex fire scenarios. Fire safety considerations are often overlooked during product development, leaving...
Happy New Year 2026

Happy New Year 2026

As the new year begins, we look ahead with focus and curiosity. A new year brings new perspectives, continued learning, and opportunities to further develop how Cobra is used in practice. We look forward to staying engaged with real-world challenges, sharing...
Season’s greetings

Season’s greetings

As the holidays approach, we would like to send a seasonal greeting to our customers, partners, and contacts around the world. During the holiday period, our staffing levels will be more limited than usual, which may affect response times. We appreciate your...
Case Study from the Netherlands

Case Study from the Netherlands

In August 2024, the Fire and Rescue Service of the Utrecht Safety Region responded to a fire involving an electric agricultural vehicle at a workshop in Lopik, the Netherlands. After initial extinguishing efforts, the fire re-ignited as gases escaped from the...
Case Study from the Netherlands

Electric Agricultural Vehicle Fire

The initial dispatch was at 17:42, following reports of smoke and flames coming from a vehicle undergoing repair inside a three-storey, 2 500 m² workshop. The building, newly constructed in 2024, was in use but not yet officially commissioned. Nine employees were...