Cllr Shantanu Rajawat and Cllr Sue Sampson have released statements following the sad news that a woman has died after a fire at Meadowcroft sheltered accommodation in Chiswick, on Friday, 9 January.
Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of Hounslow Council, said: “I would like to offer heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the resident who sadly passed away following the fire at Meadowcroft retirement housing. Our thoughts are with all those affected during this difficult time.”
Councillor Sue Sampson, Cabinet Member for Housing management and Homelessness, said: “I share the Leader’s sadness at this devastating news and extend thoughts to all those affected as well.
“Many Meadowcroft tenants have lost a valued neighbour and friend. But those who were moved to sheltered accommodation because of the fire, have been supported by kind members of the local community, community leaders and council officers.”
Hounslow Council is making repairs to damaged flats and has starting to support residents back to some habitable flats today, Wednesday 14 January.
The London Fire Brigade, have published an article about the incident to their website.
