Statement regarding fire at Shearsmith House
On Wednesday 20 September a fire broke out at Shearsmith House on the St George's estate.
The fire brigade were called and successfully extinguished the fire, All residents were safely evacuated from the property and neighbouring homes. The fire safety measures in the block have successfully contained the fire.
John Henderson, Managing Director of EastendHomes said:
We are working closely with the London Fire Brigade and our local team to investigate the cause of the fire. We are relieved no one was harmed and all residents were safely evacuated.
Our priority is to make sure that Shearsmith House is safe for our residents to return. In the meantime we have evacuated residents of Shearsmith House who are temporarily in Mulberry School while we liaise with the London Fire Brigade over when they can return home. We are liaising with the LB Tower Hamlets Civil Protection team to support residents. Some residents are likely to be temporarily rehoused while smoke and water damage is addressed.
** Update 4.30pm**
All residents that are able to return to their homes have now been cleared to go back.