Combustible materials found in South East London hospital walls

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 11:43 · Archive

Surveys at a South East London hospital have discovered combustible materials in its walls that could allow rapid fire spread and potentially cause serious injury or loss of life. The materials were found during safety checks at the hospital.

Despite the survey findings, the Trust has stated it is confident in its fire safety arrangements and that it has sufficient measures in place to keep patients and staff safe.

How it is being reported

• Fire risks at South East London hospital could cause 'serious injury or loss of life'News Shopper · 2 Oct, 11:07
• 'Rapid fire spread' possible at South London hospital after combustible materials found in wallsMyLondon · 30 Sept, 13:23

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