Grenfell Tower Fire

Grenfell Tower Fire

On 14th June 2017, a huge fire engulfed Grenfell Tower, a 27-storey tower block in North Kensington.

72 people were killed in the fire, which started accidentally in a Hotpoint fridge-freezer on the fourth floor.

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General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union Steve Wright is yet to receive a follow up on the minister’s comments.

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Grenfell Tower where at least 72 people died after a fire broke out on June 14th 2017 in North Kensington with the slogan 'Forever in our Hearts'.

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Fire Brigades Union boss Matt Wrack has called for better government recognition of industrial diseases on LBC.

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Major Grenfell study reveals one in four firefighters suffering life-changing health conditions

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London has come close to 'other deadly Grenfell tragedies' several times, fire chief tells LBC

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Angela Rayner said she was "appalled" by Grenfell and said fellow Labour MP and landlord needed to fix his properties

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Matthew Pennycook addressed the Grenfell tragedy

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'Catastrophic failings' revealed in Grenfell inquiry show the construction industry needs to wake up

A survivor of the fatal Grenfell fire has spoken of the "delays to justice"

Grenfell survivors speak out against 'seven-year delay to justice' - as criminal prosecutions not expected for two years

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'Britain failed to protect you': Keir Starmer tells Grenfell families state is 'deeply sorry' for systemic failings

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