Published 14 June 2017
London fire latest: Grenfell Tower fatalities confirmed after residents trapped
Danny Boyle Chris Graham David Millward
14 JUNE 2017 • 10:05AM
Grenfell Tower fire sees flames engulf 24-storey block
‘Number of fatalaties’ confirmed – many unaccounted for
Trapped residents pictured at windows during London fire
At least 50 people in hospital amid investigation into cause
‘The whole building has gone’: Witnesses tell of horrific scenes
Residents claim safety warnings in 2014 ‘fell on deaf ears’
At a glance: Everything we know about blaze so far
Police number for concerned relatives: 0800 0961 233
Several people have died after a huge fire ripped through a west London tower block, with many residents still missing amid reports of people trapped in their homes.
Up to 600 people are believed to have been inside 120 flats in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower when the blaze began. At least 50 injured people were taken to hospital – it is unclear how many managed to get out safely.
As an investigation into the cause of the fire begins, residents reported that fire alarms had not sounded and that they were told to “stay put” in their flats. Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, said “questions need to be answered as soon as possible”.
