Lamp fixture fire in office cabin

The alarm was detected on the Fire Alarm Panel at 21:59. Personnel went to the cabin and upon opening the door saw fire and smoke (from the ceiling light). A fire extinguisher was used, extinguishing the fire at 22:01. There were no injuries.

Event damage	Event damage	Typical capacitor in fluorescent lamp

• The emergency response was correct and immediate.
• There was limited damage from the fire to the immediate area, i.e. damage to the ceiling fluorescent light / fixture and table within the cabin. 

• At time of the event, the cabin was not occupied however the lights were ON.
• A failed capacitor (in the fluorescent lamp fitting) was not recovered (it was destroyed during event) however, a review of all other light fixtures (and capacitors) was carried out onboard. These were all found to be a common brand, with some units observed to be in poor condition (i.e. capacitors were observed “cracked”)

• The failure of the light capacitor generated an ignition source which in turn generated the fire.

• The failure was considered "abnormal" but it emphasises the need for regular inspection and maintenance of lamp fittings to ensure their integrity and safety.
• The event highlighted the importance of a swift and correct emergency response, and the need for regular meaningful drills and emergency response exercises, in order to ensure that response is effective and timely in the event of a emergency situation.