Social housing residents of a block of flats in east
London that was recently engulfed in flames say they are being forced to move
back despite safety fears. All residents at Samuel Garside House in Barking
were evacuated after a fire on 9 June. About 100 firefighters and 15 fire
engines were dispatched to deal with the blaze. The majority of residents were
put in hotel accommodation, while others were rehomed in temporary
accommodation. The landlord for social tenants, Southern Housing Group, has now
informed residents that they will no longer receive financial support to stay
in alternative accommodation and must return to their flats. Read more on the
Guardian website.
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