London tower block fire: Flames engulf Grenfell Tower

Gerald · 06-14-17, 12:07 AM

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A huge fire has raged through the night at a tower block in Latimer Road, west London, with eyewitnesses claiming people are trapped in their homes.
The fire at Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate was reported at 00:54 BST and about 200 firefighters are still tackling the blaze.
The Met Police said people were being treated for "a range of injuries".

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-40269625

Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.

Gerald · 06-14-17, 04:21 AM

The Met Police has set up an emergency number on 0800 0961 233 for anyone concerned about friends or family.

Reece · 06-14-17, 05:01 AM

I have been watching that most of the day, very sad, all those trapped people!!

I still don't know what caused the fire but apparently the alarm system didn't work and the sprinkler system didn't work either.
Seems bad that they didn't have external fire escapes and seems no way to get to the roof either, they were all trapped!!

Such a tragedy, my prayers go out to the grieving loved ones.

hauangua · 06-14-17, 05:29 AM

Really sad for this tragedy...
My thoughts to all these people

Jimbuna · 06-14-17, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

I have been watching that most of the day, very sad, all those trapped people!!

I still don't know what caused the fire but apparently the alarm system didn't work and the sprinkler system didn't work either.
Seems bad that they didn't have external fire escapes and seems no way to get to the roof either, they were all trapped!!

Such a tragedy, my prayers go out to the grieving loved ones.

Yeah, not looking good at all. Six people have died and more than 50 are in hospital and London Mayor Sadiq Khan said "a lot" of people were unaccounted for.

Now that it is known the fire alarm and sprinkler system were inoperative there will surely be severe repercussions for those responsible and rightly so.

STEED · 06-14-17, 08:51 AM

Death traps tower blocks, terrible news to watch can only hope the death toll is low.

Jimbuna · 06-14-17, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Death traps tower blocks, terrible news to watch can only hope the death toll is low.

I certainly hope not but the death toll could easily reach double figures.

06-14-17, 04:21 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	The Met Police has set up an emergency number on 0800 0961 233 for anyone concerned about friends or family. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

06-14-17, 05:01 AM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,731 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I have been watching that most of the day, very sad, all those trapped people!! I still don't know what caused the fire but apparently the alarm system didn't work and the sprinkler system didn't work either. Seems bad that they didn't have external fire escapes and seems no way to get to the roof either, they were all trapped!! Such a tragedy, my prayers go out to the grieving loved ones. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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hauangua Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Verona, Italy Posts: 927 Downloads: 1435 Uploads: 0	Really sad for this tragedy... My thoughts to all these people __________________ Parked under the balcony with my U-27 waiting Juliet finish makeup

06-14-17, 08:51 AM	#6
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Death traps tower blocks, terrible news to watch can only hope the death toll is low. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!