Wednesday 11 February

Cllr Ian Davison, Leader of Warwick District Council says:

“I was shocked to learn of the fire at Fallow Hill yesterday and have been keeping updated with progress.  I am relieved to report that the Fire Service responded very quickly and evacuated all residents of the affected flats safely, and housing officers provided them with the food, clothing, and household items they needed to ensure they were comfortable last night.  Each family now has a plan in place for being re-housed or returning to their flat. I understand that one of the families has lost their much-loved family pet and I would like to pass on my condolences to them.  

We are continuing our work with the Fire Service to establish the cause of the fire, which is not yet known, after which time we will be able to start to clear and repair the damage.  Housing Officers will remain at the flats all day today, so that residents can advise them of any damage to their homes and we can assess the wider impact of the fire.  

Many thanks to the Fallow Hill community and the residents of Warwick district for how quickly you all came together to offer practical help and support to the families; it is heartwarming to see how resourceful everyone has been during a traumatic time for them.”

A further update will be shared later this afternoon.

Tuesday 10 February

We can confirm that the fire at Fallow Hill flats has now been put out and those living in the flats have been evacuated safely and unharmed.

Our priority is to ensure the wellbeing of those who have been directly affected and Council officers are on-site now supporting those families with their immediate need for accommodation, food, and clothing and will work with them to assess what we need to put in place for the longer term.

We would like to thank the local community for the support they have shown the families at this terrible time, and we are now working with emergency services to establish the cause of the fire and secure the safety of the building.