When Nadia Bhamla got a letter from her freeholder telling her that if the fire alarm sounded in her building she must get out as quickly as possible she felt a strong sense of dread.
Nobody has actually officially confirmed to Nadia what is wrong with the block, in Bow, east London – and not for want of asking. But the change of policy regarding staying put and waiting for the fire brigade to come and deal with the fire versus evacuating did not sound like good news. “It has got to be something bad if they are saying that,” said Nadia, 36.
