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The materials used at Brighton and Hove Albion's Amex stadium and its training ground are being re-checked.

A spokesman for the club said "added precautions" were being taken.

The move comes in response to safety fears following the Grenfell Tower disaster, which is expected to have killed at least 79 people.

The blocks at the Chalcots Estate contain 800 households, with 650 evacuated and now in different accomodation.

Camden Council said 270 hotel rooms have been used along with 100 places in social housing.

But reports suggest 83 people have refused to leave.

Many angry residents have branded the operation a "shambles", after they heard of the news through the media rather than direct communication with authorities.

Shirley Phillips, 72, said she had been sat in the lobby of the building since 9pm when residents were told to leave the blocks.

Shortly after the evacuation, she said: "When I popped back to my flat this morning to get my medication, I found a letter from Camden Council.

"Why was it put through my door and not knocked on my door to tell me we were being evacuated?"

It is thought that the five buildings affected have issues "other than cladding", and that fire officers advised Camden Council to evacuate.

The council said the blocks were being door-knocked one at a time for safety reasons, starting at Taplow then working through Burnham, Bray, Blashford and Dorney.

A spokesman added that residents would be allowed in at the weekend to collect more possessions "under escort from the London Fire Brigade".

Georgia Gould, leader of Camden Council, said: "We are absolutely determined to ensure that our residents are safe and we have promised them that we will work with them, continue to act swiftly and be open and transparent.

"Last night the chief executive and I led a public meeting to listen to the concerns held by residents of the Chalcots estate.

"Upon hearing from residents we immediately instructed a joint fire inspection with the London Fire Brigade.

"Today the London Fire Brigade completed a joint inspection of the blocks with Camden Council technical experts.

"Together we decided that the Taplow block needs to be temporarily decanted while we undertake urgent fire safety works so that residents can be fully assured of their safety.

"This means that we need to move residents from their homes and into temporary accommodation.

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"We anticipate that these works will be completed within three to four weeks.

"We realise that this is hugely distressing for everyone affected and we will be doing all we can, alongside the London Fire Brigade and other authorities, to support our residents at this difficult time.

"The Grenfell fire changes everything – we need to do everything we can to keep residents safe.

"You will appreciate that this is an emerging situation and we will be providing regular updates."

PM Theresa May has tweeted that she is thinking of those evacuated and is being kept updated of the operation.

Chalcots resident Shirley Philips said: "I think it's absolutely disgusting. We've had the fire brigade all day, Camden Council, police.

"I had a fire safety check done today. Why have they left it til half past eight on Friday night to start getting residents out? Where do they think we're all going?"

Earlier today, NHS Trusts were urged to check hopital buildings for the cladding used on Grenfell Tower "as soon as possible".

It came after it was confirmed the fire at the block was caused by faulty fridge, with police now probing manslaughter charges.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: "I am in close contact with Camden Council, the London Fire Brigade and the Government about the precautionary measures being taken at the Chalcots Estate in Swiss Cottage.

"Following advice from fire prevention experts at the London Fire Brigade, it has been decided that the best way to keep residents safe is to relocate them tonight, as a precautionary measure.

"There is a particular set of circumstances on this estate that make this necessary, which has been identified following good work between Camden Council and the London Fire Brigade.

"Fire safety checks are ongoing at other estates across the UK.

"I will continue working closely with all London boroughs, the London Fire Brigade and the Government and we will do everything possible to keep all Londoners safe."

Assistant commissioner for fire safety, Dan Daly, said: "Our highly trained inspecting officers, working very closely with Camden Council, yesterday determined that essential works are required in these four buildings on the Chalcots Estate.

"We appreciate the inconvenience residents have experienced and that such immediate action will have an impact on all those involved.

"Camden Council have acted swiftly and we will continue to work with them as they make the necessary renovations in these buildings.

"Working with local authorities and other housing providers we need to do everything we can to ensure the safety of the people we are all here to serve."