Bristol tower block evacuated over structural risk

By Olivia Barber2023-11-15T12:06:00

Barton House in Bristol has been evacuated due to “risk of building collapse”

Bristol City Council has evacuated 98 flats after a building survey revealed that the block is at risk of collapse in the event of a fire, explosion or “large impact”.

The council announced that it would be temporarily evacuating the building yesterday evening (14 November), which has affected the block’s 400 residents.

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