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Food processing plants have been victim to some of the worst commercial fires in recent years. David Martin looks at why such premises are so vulnerable.

A major fire is probably the most catastrophic loss that any business
might have to face. To say that the loss could have been mitigated if
better preventative measures had been taken is not what a broker or client
wish to hear, nevertheless, there are certain industry sectors that are
particularly high risk and where sound risk management is crucial.


Take, for example, the major out-of-town retail stores, including DIY
chains; vast, steel framed warehouses, full of many products that are
highly