London tower block fire: Flames engulf Grenfell Tower - Page 4

Commander Wallace · 06-20-17, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

This video clip brought a tear to my eyes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-4033...th-her-rescuer

Great video and sad all at the same time. I'm sure there were many hero's of the Grenfell tower fire like this gentleman who are probably unknown except to those they rescued.

Tragic events like this seem to bring out the best in most people like this gentleman who was selfless. Here's to Luca Branislav.

Mr Quatro · 06-20-17, 06:50 PM

Where would the owners of the building be if this was China?

Jimbuna · 06-21-17, 05:15 AM

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Where would the owners of the building be if this was China?

Not looking forward to a particularly pleasant future I suspect.

Gerald · 06-21-17, 08:19 AM

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Survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire are to be rehomed in a luxury housing development in the heart of Kensington, the government has said.
Sixty-eight one and two-bedroom flats have been acquired at the Kensington Row development, it added.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40357280

Note: New update

Aktungbby · 06-21-17, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

Where would the owners of the building be if this was China?

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Not looking forward to a particularly pleasant future I suspect.

Donating a kidney or two on the 'firing' line I 'spect'.

Jimbuna · 06-21-17, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Donating a kidney or two on the 'firing' line I 'spect'.

Most definitely

Platapus · 06-21-17, 03:03 PM

I sometimes admire how China handles "I take full responsibility"

STEED · 06-21-17, 06:21 PM

Breaking News..

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The chief executive of Kensington and Chelsea council has resigned amid criticism over the borough's response to the Grenfell Tower fire.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40362317

Jimbuna · 06-22-17, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Breaking News..

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The chief executive of Kensington and Chelsea council has resigned amid criticism over the borough's response to the Grenfell Tower fire.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40362317

And so it should be but hopefully this will not be the end of the matter....those directly responsible (should the mistakes be proven to be criminal in context) should also be dealt with

Platapus · 06-22-17, 03:07 PM

Under the law, are they still liable for their actions even after they resign? Or is resignation a way they can avoid accountability? I am not familiar with brit law

Jimbuna · 06-23-17, 06:39 AM

As far as I'm aware there is no statute of limitations.

STEED · 06-23-17, 06:47 AM

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Grenfell Tower blaze started in Hotpoint fridge freezer, say police

http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-t...eezer-10924716

Aktungbby · 06-23-17, 10:56 AM

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Of the tests carried out on the tiles and insulation, Ms McCormack said: "All I can say at the moment is they (tiles and insulation) don't pass any safety tests.
"What we are being told at the moment by the Building Research Establishment is that the cladding and insulation failed all safety tests."

ON CNN this AM: 600 other tall tower type buildings ate being scrutinized and seven have the same cladding which gives off daedly hydrogen cyanide when burning. Some victims who escaped were treated for inhalation isues at hospitals. Some witnesses said that the external fittings acted as a ‘firelighter’ and helped flames engulf the tower within 15 minutes: Bear in mind that using a fire stairway in optimal conditions is approx. one minute per floor. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4606068/Cladding-company-covered-six-blocks-London.html Harley Facades Ltd. owner Ray Bailey( with 25 years of 'practical experience')

is staying put in his mansion with this comment....

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Speaking last night, Mr Bailey said: ‘This is an incredibly tragic incident. Our thoughts are with the residents and their families who have suffered such a personal loss. We will fully support and co-operate with the investigations into this fire. At this time, we are not aware of any link between the fire and the exterior cladding to the tower.’

C'mon!

but he's not only culprit to fail the Queen's honors list: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jun/15/long-builder-chain-for-grenfell-a-safety-and-accountability-issue

STEED · 06-23-17, 03:56 PM

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Camden Council will evacuate 800 households from five tower blocks tonight amid fire safety concerns.

http://news.sky.com/story/camden-eva...-fire-10925449

Hearing about this on LBC and some resident's are unaware of this! No knock on the door, one bloke rang in LBC and said he only knew about this because he had his radio on LBC.

STEED · 06-24-17, 04:21 AM

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'It's a shambles': Residents call last minute evacuation 'disgusting'
People on the Chalcots Estate in north London say they were given no warning before being told to leave their homes.

http://news.sky.com/story/its-a-sham...sting-10925632

Typical sham, now the brown stuff has hit the fan costing human life the flap is on. This of course could have been prevented..

06-20-17, 06:50 PM	#47
Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Where would the owners of the building be if this was China? __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

06-21-17, 03:03 PM	#52
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I sometimes admire how China handles "I take full responsibility" __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-22-17, 03:07 PM	#55
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Under the law, are they still liable for their actions even after they resign? Or is resignation a way they can avoid accountability? I am not familiar with brit law __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-23-17, 06:39 AM	#56
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	As far as I'm aware there is no statute of limitations. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!