Two Canning Town flat blocks evacuated over structural problems
Over 200 households in Canning Town, London, were evacuated after serious structural issues were identified in two residential blocks. Local authorities are currently providing emergency support and accommodation to the affected residents.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant concerns regarding building safety standards and the immediate welfare of residents in high-density housing.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jess Warren London Google More than 200 households have been evacuated from two blocks of flats in east London due to "serious structural issues" in both buildings.
Newham Council said it was providing emergency accommodation and support to residents from about 210 households from Centurion Tower and St Vincent Court in Canning Town, who were evacuated in the early hours of Friday.
The council said it was informed by the London Fire Brigade on Thursday night of serious structural problems in the buildings, which had been reported by the property management company.
John Gray, Newham's deputy mayor and cabinet member for housing, said the council was on hand to support affected residents.
"The council immediately set up a rest centre and provided emergency accommodation and support for residents without alternative accommodation for the night," Gray said.
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