# London tower residents fear disaster as post-Grenfell scaffolding remains

Residents of a London tower block say conditions are miserable and fear a disaster because scaffolding erected after Grenfell is still in place. They are raising concerns about delayed safety remediation and ongoing fire risks. The case highlights slow progress on building safety years after the Grenfell Tower fire.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/19/london-tower-residents-fear-disaster-post-grenfell-scaffolding) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:22 GMT