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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Matthew Pennycook addressed the Grenfell tragedy

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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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