Unique Fire Holdings said it has received the Approval Certificate for its A1 rated EV Car Fire Blanket, issued by the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia.
This Approval Certificate is in relation to the Bridgehill’s electric vehicle (“EV”) car fire blanket, confirming its compliance with European and North American safety and quality standards. These standards ensure that the EV car fire blankets contain non-combustible and flame-retardant characteristics, necessary for effective hazard mitigation in the event of a fire.
Unique Fire managing director Liew Sen Hoi said, “This stamp of approval by the Fire and Rescue Department affirms that the Bridgehill’s EV car fire blanket is in compliance with the highest safety standards, which is good news for EV owners. With a target of 100,000 EVs on the road by 2030, advanced fire safety solutions are crucial. Unique Fire is poised to significantly contribute to the evolving EV infrastructure by ensuring safety keeps pace with rapid advancements.
The approval further strengthens Unique Fire’s position as a preferred fire safety equipment supplier in Malaysia. We remain dedicated to provide a comprehensive range of advanced high-quality fire safety solutions for a safer future.”
Unique Fire is the appointed authorised distributor for Bridgehill’s car fire blankets in Malaysia, manufactured with cutting-edge technology and materials. Headquartered in Norway, Bridgehill is renowned for its pioneering fire safety solutions designed for diverse environments. The car fire blankets combine advanced technology with user-friendliness, offering the only solution proven to contain fires involving lithium batteries and EVs. Designed by engineers and rigorously tested by firefighters, these blankets are certified A1 rating by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB, which is defined as non-combustible, namely the EN-ISO 1716 and EN-ISO 1182 standards, as well as flame retardant by QAI Laboratories. Both are independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organizations recognised in Europe and North America.
The availability of these blankets is ideal for locations with high vehicle concentrations, particularly EV charging stations, parking lots, and petrol stations. The car fire blanket is reusable for up to 20 car fires. Its user-friendly design caters to trained personnel, professional firefighters, and organisations facing multiple fire scenarios.
