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Tag: Grenfell Tower

  • Monday, June 10th 2019 - 08:52 UTC

    Another major fire in London block of flats; Grenfell Tower survivors beginning legal action in US against suppliers

    No injuries have been reported so far, a London Ambulance spokesman said, adding that ambulance units were still at the scene.

    Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to a blaze at a block of flats in Barking, east London on Sunday, the fire brigade said on its Twitter feed. Six floors of the building are alight, the fire brigade said.

  • Sunday, June 18th 2017 - 03:42 UTC

    Grenfell Tower death toll feared around 70

    “I really hope it won't,” but Commander Stuart Cundy admitted the number of casualties may increase.

    The latest news from the West London Grenfell Tower fire site list 58 people missing and presumed to be dead, London police Commander Stuart Cundy said on Saturday. He also explained that the figure was based on reports from the public and feared it might go up. “This number 58 may change. I really hope it won't, but it may increase,” he said. This 58 include the 30 already confirmed dead, according to Cundy. Analysts estimate the death toll can reach 70.

  • Wednesday, June 14th 2017 - 10:42 UTC

    Huge fire kills 12 in West London residential building

    The Grenfell Tower fire has caused at least 12 casualties - maybe more (Pic Agencies)

    At least 12 people died in a huge fire at the Grenfell Tower, a residential high-rise in West London on Wednesday morning, but authorities fear the number of casualties may grow as works are still in progress in the area and police have given up hopes of finding any more survivors.