The BBC understands contractors were working to make the Crooked House site safe.
By Tracey Higgins & Lauren PottsResidents angry at the demolition of the Crooked House have demonstrated at the site, hitting out at a "lack of communication" after contractors were seen moving in.
"When we arrived, there was a lot of chaos, there was a sense of hysteria. People are hyper aware of the situation and [their] trust is very much broken," she said. South Staffordshire Council said it was "aware of a contractor on-site" and confirmed the local authority was engaging with the site owners and contractors to investigate what works were taking place.
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