Liverpool Residents Evicted With Five Minutes Notice Due to Fire Risk

Residents in a Liverpool flat block felt terrified and were told to leave their homes. Evacuation happened quickly due to fire risk, leaving people with very little time to gather belongings.

The Liverpool Echo shared the story, reporting that around 100 residents lived in Block B, part of Fox Street Village in Everton. They were evacuated because of danger, which posed a serious risk to their health.

The council found major electrical safety concerns and issued a prohibition notice. Residents must leave until safety issues are fixed. One resident described her experience to the Echo.

Her electrics went off without warning on Tuesday, and she thought it was just a power cut. She went to a shop, expecting it to be fixed, but upon return, she found a council worker who said the flat was unsafe.

He told her to pack a bag and leave at once. She found a friend to stay with for a night and then stayed with someone else, feeling difficult imposing on people.

The resident wants to know who is at fault, stating that since rent was paid, they should be safe. It’s awful not knowing where she will sleep, and someone must be held responsible for this.

She thinks things like this should be checked, and being told to leave with only five minutes is wrong. Another Block B resident talked to the Echo, feeling disheartened with the city council.

They feel the urgency is lacking and deem the approach out of touch. Many residents are young workers or students, and this crisis causes extra cost during hardship.

The resident hopes for a timeline soon, which would help them plan, as waiting for emails causes anxiety. They don’t know where they will sleep each night.

The council stated they understand the difficulty and want to support residents as much as possible. They worked with stakeholders after learning about safety risks.

These stakeholders include the freeholder and universities, as well as the electricity network and letting firms. They want to fix problems fast.

The council offered displaced residents emergency housing, ensuring everyone has a place to stay. They will give updates and timelines to residents later.