Laurence House
Lewisham Council is reviewing fire evacuation procedures at Laurence House, its administrative building, following recent incidents.
In February 2026, Lewisham Council's Health and Safety Committee reviewed fire evacuation procedures at Laurence House, the council's administrative building. This review followed two recent fire evacuations in late 2025. The committee discussed findings from a planned evacuation in October 2025 and an unplanned one in November 2025, which was triggered by a staff member.
During the planned evacuation on October 16, 2025, the building was cleared in 7 minutes and 30 seconds, with no incidents reported. The unplanned evacuation on November 20, 2025, occurred when a staff member leaned on an alarm. The committee's discussion focused on these events and their implications for safety protocols.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Health and Safety Committee reviewed fire evacuation procedures at Laurence House in February 2026. Source
- An unplanned fire evacuation at Laurence House occurred on November 20, 2025, triggered by a staff member. Source
- A planned fire evacuation at Laurence House on October 16, 2025, cleared the building in 7 minutes and 30 seconds. Source
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