But we should not be in the position where buildings have such cladding on them. According to latest reports, the insulation material could prove to be even more flammable than the cladding-which was already known to be highly combustible.
At celebrations to mark Eid in the nearby Leisure Centre, she told a gathering of dozens of Chalcots residents that she was sorry for the disruption and stress the evacuation had caused. Sharma, who was unable to give an exact figure, said there were a "couple of hundred households" who were waiting for housing and talking to the local authority. "However, we really don't want to do this".
"We have written to all residents on the development to advise them of the situation and to provide reassurance on the fire safety procedures on site".
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) added Doncaster, Norwich, Stockton-on-Tees, and Sunderland.
"Our committee will be reviewing building safety standards in full, particularly in highly dense urban areas with many high rises".
Islington, Lambeth and Wandsworth joined Barnet, Brent, Camden and Hounslow on the growing list of London boroughs, while 11 other areas are yet to be named.
She said there were "various legal routes that Camden Council could explore".
But other blocks in the city might also be affected, after it emerged developer Taylor Wimpey has provided the same safety advice to residents of its private apartments in neighbouring buildings which are constructed the same. Last Friday, 30 families staying in 20 rooms at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum were evicted at short notice, only receiving a letter telling them to contact the council's accommodation team via a phone number.
"This is not about a cover-up, it is about making sure", he said.
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Camden Council said concerns over cladding on the buildings had led to further fire safety issues being identified in the blocks and the evacuation was ordered following consultation with fire officers.
Frank notes that officials estimate it will take three to four weeks to make the buildings safe.
He told us he would be willing to move into temporary accommodation, but the council had not yet responded to his calls.
Professor Richard Hull, Professor of Chemistry and Fire Science at the University of Central Lancashire, said the material used to refurbish Grenfell Tower between 2014-2016 "made a major contribution to the rapid spread of the fire and the toxicity of its smoke".
Broadland Housing complied with a request from the Department of Local Government and Communities (DCLG) request for all councils and housing associations to submit information about any buildings of six storeys and above that they own or manage.
The manufacturer of the insulation used to clad Grenfell Tower said they would stop using the product on high-rise buildings.
Instead of the official death toll of 79 people, it is estimated that it could go to well over 150.
Initially, it was reported that 34 high-rise building across 17 council areas had failed the cladding fire safety tests. "Many people in the tower will have had their windows open due to the hot weather last Tuesday night, so it is likely that a significant number of victims will have collapsed soon after exposure to the smoke".





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