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Has Automist Successfully Suppressed Fires in Real-World Activations?

There have been multiple instances where Automist has successfully activated and extinguished fires in occupied residential settings. While there may be additional cases, the following three documented activations provide clear evidence of the system’s effectiveness.

With over 14,000 installations across the UK as of the end of 2024, Automist has proven its ability to detect, target, and suppress fires rapidly. To protect occupant privacy, specific locations are not disclosed, but anonymized system log data—similar to an aircraft’s black box—demonstrates how Automist responds in real fire emergencies with minimal disruption and damage. 
 

Activation 1: December 2022 – Unnoticed Fire Extinguishment

  • A stovetop fire was extinguished so quickly that the tenant did not even report it. 
     
Data from Automist fire incident

 

  • When the landlord arrived for routine maintenance, there were no visible signs of fire or water damage, leading them to believe the system had never activated.
  • The system had successfully extinguished the fire without damaging kitchen cabinets or appliances—unlike traditional fire sprinklers, which often cause extensive collateral damage.
  • System logs show Automist identified and targeted the fire within five scans after the smoke detector was triggered. 
     
A kitchen hob or stove fire was extinguished by Automist

 

Activation 2: June 2023 – Oil Pan Fire Contained in Seconds

  • A kitchen oil pan fire ignited rapidly due to a high oil volume.
  • Automist confirmed the fire within two scans and targeted it within 21 seconds of smoke detection. 
     
Kitchen fire data collected by Automist

 

  • The fire was suppressed with minimal damage—only a single cabinet door needed replacement.
  • The kitchen remained functional the same day, with no need for major repairs or temporary relocation. 
     
Kitchen after a fire extinguished by Automist

 

Activation 3: April 2024 – Another Oil Pan Fire Prevented from Spreading

  • Kitchens are the most common origin of home fires.
  • Automist scanned the room 115 times before identifying a temperature surge that signalled dangerous fire conditions.
  • The occupant evacuated upon seeing the fire but returned five minutes later to find the flames extinguished.
  • The system shut off automatically after suppression, leaving minimal damage.


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