Hundreds of residents of the Chalcots estate in Swiss Cottage, north London, were evacuated overnight after Camden council asked them to leave because of the risk of a Grenfell Tower-style fire.
Georgia Gould, the leader of Camden council, said the decision was taken after a review of five blocks found cladding similar to that thought to have contributed to the spread of the blaze at Grenfell, as well as fire risks on insulation surrounding gas piping.
Residents described scenes of confusion as they were asked to find alternative accommodation, with some heading to a local leisure centre and others put up in hotels. Gould confirmed that 83 people refused to leave their homes and 650 properties were successfully evacuated.
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