Portsmouth Tower Blocks Stripped of Cladding After Fire Risk Tests
Two Portsmouth high rises are having their cladding removed after urgent tests flagged serious fire risks. Portsmouth City Council confirmed that Horatia House and Leamington House in Somerstown will be stripped down following alarming results.
Tests Reveal Dangerous Fire Hazard
Samples from these two tower blocks were among 600 sent nationwide to the Department for Communities and Local Government for testing. The move comes in the wake of the tragic West London tower fire that raised fears about cladding safety across the UK.
Residents Urged to Stay Informed
Worried residents can call 023 9282 4244 or visit the Somerstown Hub local area office, open until 8pm tonight and from 8am to 5pm throughout the weekend.
Calls for Sprinkler Systems Grow Louder
Fire chiefs and Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service are demanding that all 13 tower blocks in Portsmouth be fitted with sprinkler systems immediately. Safety campaigners say this urgent action could save lives and prevent future disasters.
