23-06-2017 20:26 via theguardian.com

Fears for residents as cladding on 14 tower blocks fails fire tests

Camden, Manchester and Plymouth among nine local authorities where buildings failed safety tests after Grenfell Tower blazeCladding panels from 14 tower blocks in nine local authorities have failed urgent fire safety tests being carried out after the Grenfell Tower blaze, raising concerns for the safety of thousands of residents.Councils announced plans to rip down cladding on buildings in Salford, Portsmouth and two London boroughs, Islington and Hounslow, as a precautionary measure. The emerge
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