York flats fire safety works approved two decades on

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 13:03 · Archive

Fire safety improvements have been approved for a York residential complex gutted by a major blaze in 2005.

York Council has approved fire safety works at Aldwark House and Heslington House, part of the Fulford Place complex on Hospital Fields Road, more than two decades after a major fire devastated the buildings. Applicants Taylor Wimpey stated the works followed a survey which found certain components of the building did not meet fire safety standards. Council planning officers said the improvements would include replacing outside wall and roof components and the installation of cavity barriers at the residential block.

The complex was engulfed by a blaze in May 2005, believed to have been sparked by a burning rag on the building's roof. More than 80 firefighters battled the fire, which was described as one of the biggest in York in recent years. About 60 people were left homeless as a result. Although none of the residents were injured, one firefighter had to be taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.

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• Fire safety works in York flats gutted by blaze approvedFire safety works planned in a York block of flats gutted by a blaze two decades ago have been approved.The Press (York) · 14 Oct, 12:32
• Fire safety works in York flats gutted by blaze approvedFire safety works planned in a York block of flats gutted by a blaze two decades ago have been approved.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 14 Oct, 12:32

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