U.K.'s May Says Combustible Cladding Found in Buildings

The government is taking precautionary measures to ensure fire safety by testing cladding in tower blocks. Some tests have shown combustible results, prompting immediate action from local authorities and fire services. The Department for Communities and Local Government will contact affected MPs, and further updates will be provided. The government can test over 100 buildings a day, and landlords are urged to send samples for testing promptly.

What action has the government taken in response to the fire incident?

• Evacuating all tower blocks

• Demolishing unsafe buildings

• Installing new fire alarms

• Testing cladding in relevant buildings

What was discovered about some of the cladding tests?

• They were non-combustible

• They were combustible

• They were inconclusive

• They were unnecessary

Who has been informed about the combustible test results?

• Local authorities and fire services

• Only the fire department

• The general public

• Building contractors

What will the Department for Communities and Local Government do after the statement?

• Organize a press conference

• Ignore the issue

• Send a public notice

• Contact affected MPs

What is the government urging landlords to do?

• Ignore the test results

• Install new fire alarms

• Send cladding samples for testing

• Evacuate their buildings