[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

...My biggest worry is the obvious vulnerability to residents of other similarly clad buildings to terrorists. Also the high percentage of immigrant population residing in the towers is very unfortunate as they had to have come to England, in many cases to improve their lives security-wise; an awareness of the lack which is now horribly apparent. This is most distressing.

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/uk-fire-tests-show-82-buildings-failed-cladding-48910259

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British authorities have announced an independent review into building regulations after new tests identified 82 apartment towers whose cladding system failed to meet fire safety tests after the west London tower block blaze that killed at least 80 people....Experts have warned about risks posed by the cladding for years because some systems use highly flammable plastic foam insulation, which can rapidly spread fires once it ignites, as previously seen in Australia, China and Dubai. Even aluminum composite panels rated fire-resistant can be dangerous if they aren't properly installed....Many accuse officials in Kensington and Chelsea, one of London's richest boroughs, of ignoring their safety concerns because the public housing building was home to a largely immigrant and working-class population.