Residents in two Wandsworth tower blocks where the cladding was deemed not up to currents standards have been told it is safe to remain in their homes.

London Fire Brigade carried out fire safety assessments on Castlemaine Tower and Sudbury House at the weekend and found there was no need for evacuation.

The inspections followed Government findings that the exterior cladding on both towers did not meet current fire safety standards.

Council leader Ravi Govindia said: “Having had the results back from the Government laboratories to show that the cladding is not sufficiently fire resistant we are now arranging for its urgent removal.”

Until the process is completed, fire marshals have been deployed in each block who will be there 24 hours a day.

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They will carry out regular six hourly checks of all stairwells, corridors and other communal areas to ensure they remain free of any combustible materials and obstructions that could hinder evacuation and escape.

They will conduct regular checks of fire safety equipment, such as dry-risers and ensure self-closing fire resistant doors are in full working order.

Every home will be checked for a working fire alarm and the marshals will inform all residents of the fire safety procedures for their blocks.

Carparks will be checked regularly for space for a fire engine should the need arise.

Advice to residents of high-rise blocks to reduce the risk from fire:

• Make sure you have a working smoke alarm in your home – these will be provided at no cost.

• Check your smoke alarm is working every month.

• Keep balconies free from clutter.

• Don’t leave rubbish or bikes in communal areas or obstruct escape routes.

• Make sure you know where your nearest fire exit is.

• Do not smoke in common areas of the block.

• Always fully extinguish cigarettes smoked in your home and dispose of them carefully and safely.