Three high rises in Worcester fail fire safety standards after reassessment

News14.08.25by Christophe Domec

Three high-rise buildings in Worcester failed to meet fire safety standards after the housing association ordered another assessment following concerns over its former assessor, Tri Fire.

Worcester, where Platform Housing Group is headquartered (picture: Alamy)

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