5 days ago
Worcester block of flats evacuated over fire safety concerns
A block of flats in Worcester has been evacuated over fire safety concerns "affect the ability of residents to be able to escape safely should a fire occur", said the fire service, which issued a statement over the Barbourne Works in Northwick service added it had decided to issue a prohibition notice to the building management company, First Port, on Wednesday evening and was supporting people to find alternative accommodationThe firm said action was taken with residents' safety as the "highest priority".
On Wednesday, a spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said they were working with local authority partners and First Port after "a number of fire safety concerns" were added they were supporting residents and the authority "to facilitate alternative accommodation whilst the building management company resolve" the concerns."First Port housing are supportive of a prohibition notice being issued", stated the service, which added 20 staff were sent to help in the Mercia Police were helping as well, the spokesperson added.
A spokesperson for the management company said it had a team at the site "working closely with the local authority to support the temporary relocation of residents", after the fire service issued their added: "We understand how disruptive this situation is for residents. However, this action was taken with their safety as the highest priority. "We will continue to support residents and provide regular updates."
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