London tower block fire: Flames engulf Grenfell Tower - Page 10

Jimbuna · 07-28-17, 06:25 AM

Should start giving some people more than a few sleepless nights and rightly so.

Aktungbby · 08-03-17, 12:54 PM

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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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Originally Posted by article

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.

eddie · 08-03-17, 07:48 PM

Another fire has broken out in a 86 story building in Dubai. Fire is under control after scorching 40 floors of it, no one was hurt. Only reason I bring it up in this thread, is that it has the same cladding on the outside as this apartment building in London. Dubai has ordered all buildings with this crap on it, to have it replaced. I can see some lawsuits putting the company who made this cladding, out of business, and rightly so!

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/...bai/ar-AApnQIa

Buddahaid · 08-03-17, 08:23 PM

Why? Those buildings were using it off label so to speak.

STEED · 08-04-17, 05:36 PM

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London fire: A visual guide to what happened at Grenfell Tower

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40301289

Jimbuna · 08-05-17, 08:49 AM

^ Gives the best insight yet but sure to be updated as more details are learned.

STEED · 08-05-17, 05:20 PM

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Grenfell Tower: Bishop says local residents must be on inquiry

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40839719

Jimbuna · 08-06-17, 10:42 AM

Agreed but as I stated earlier somewhere on here, I hope we're not revisiting Hillsbrough again.

STEED · 08-15-17, 04:57 PM

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Kensington MP accuses Government of 'running scared' over Grenfell inquiry

Labour MP for Kensington, Emma Dent, has branded the terms of the Grenfell fire inquiry a "complete betrayal" and accused the Government of "running scared".

http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-i...nment-10989290

Running scared, too busy with the White wash more like.

Jimbuna · 08-20-17, 11:58 AM

I doubt there is anything anyone can do to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.

07-28-17, 06:25 AM	#136
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Should start giving some people more than a few sleepless nights and rightly so. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

08-03-17, 07:48 PM	#138
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Another fire has broken out in a 86 story building in Dubai. Fire is under control after scorching 40 floors of it, no one was hurt. Only reason I bring it up in this thread, is that it has the same cladding on the outside as this apartment building in London. Dubai has ordered all buildings with this crap on it, to have it replaced. I can see some lawsuits putting the company who made this cladding, out of business, and rightly so! http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/...bai/ar-AApnQIa __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

08-03-17, 08:23 PM	#139
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,552 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Why? Those buildings were using it off label so to speak. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

08-05-17, 08:49 AM	#141
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ Gives the best insight yet but sure to be updated as more details are learned. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

08-06-17, 10:42 AM	#143
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Agreed but as I stated earlier somewhere on here, I hope we're not revisiting Hillsbrough again. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

08-20-17, 11:58 AM	#145
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,992 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I doubt there is anything anyone can do to the satisfaction of all parties concerned. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)