People living in Hounslow towerblocks have been assured they have nothing to fear following the tragic fire in Camberwell.

Housing chiefs this week said none of the suspected safety flaws which contributed to the fatal blaze in south London were present in any of the borough's 28 high-rise blocks.

A spokeswoman for Hounslow Homes, which is responsible for council housing in the borough, told the Chronicle staff had inspected all towerblocks in the wake of the incident on July 3 but had found no potential hazards.

“The tragic fire in Camberwell occurred in a high-rise block of maisonettes with a single central staircase. There are no blocks of this design in Hounslow's housing stock,” she said. “There are a number of low-rise maisonette blocks with a single central staircase, but these also have external deck access.

“Following the fire in Camberwell, Hounslow Homes immediately inspected all 28 high-rise blocks in the borough to identify any safety issues. Risk assessments are currently being reviewed and updated to ensure that fire risks are reduced to the minimum possible level.”

She added that caretakers inspected all blocks on a weekly basis to ensure fire doors were working and landings and staircases were free of combustible material.

Six people died in the blaze at Larkanal House, Camberwell, and the Government has urged all local authorities to carry out an urgent review to ensure the tragedy is not repeated.

The design of the building, in which a common corridor runs alongside the stairwell, is believed to have helped the fire spread more quickly, giving residents little time to escape.

Residents can report any combustible material left in communal areas, along with other faults, by calling Hounslow Homes on 0800 085 6575.