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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 14 Jun 2017 07:49

In West London went up in flames last night.

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MR_MAGOO

MR_MAGOO Report 14 Jun 2017 07:53

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Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 14 Jun 2017 07:55

It would seem to have been engulfed so quickly.

Some fatalities sadly.

Thoughts for all involved, residents, firefighters and all those caring for them.

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 14 Jun 2017 08:12

The images are horrific.

All those poor people.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 14 Jun 2017 08:21

Considering is recently been refurbished, the fire shouldn't have spread so quickly. There's some suggestion that they didn't use, or replace, fire retardant cladding.
One resident has said there ought to have been smoke alarms in the corridors, not just the flats.

The fire brigade may make some horrific discoveries when they are able to thoroughly search. :-(

Guinevere

Guinevere Report 14 Jun 2017 08:25

I'm sickened by the reporters asking witnesses intrusive questions and probing for details of people jumping.

Ghouls, all of them.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 14 Jun 2017 08:43

That's true, Guinevere. However some people 'need' to talk when they've been involved in or witnessed a traumatic event.
It's the fight or flight syndrome. Other people shut-down or go into shock.

Dermot

Dermot Report 14 Jun 2017 09:11

How easy it is for us to stew over the smallest things when life is generally so wonderful, precious and occasionally cut short in awful events like this tower blaze.

Mersey

Mersey Report 14 Jun 2017 09:13

Horrific... <3 <3

Totally agree with you Guinivere..... :-|

Guinevere

Guinevere Report 14 Jun 2017 09:20

I know people need to talk but there are better people to talk to than TV reporters who will broadcast your grief to the nation.

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Mersey

Mersey Report 14 Jun 2017 09:23

It's the questions they are asking :-| disgusting!!!

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 14 Jun 2017 09:46

I am devastated by the sad news
God bless the people and their families

and the brave Firefighters trying to save them :-( :-(

LondonBelle

LondonBelle Report 14 Jun 2017 09:54

What a tragedy...I do hope the awful pictures make it look worse than it really is for residents of the tower block....though I fear that won't be the case :-( <3 <3

Maddie

Maddie Report 14 Jun 2017 10:11

in 1971 i went to see the film towering inferno. I was horrified but it now seems so realistic. What with 9/11 and other tower blocks here that have caught fire.
Has nothing been learn't since then
.My heart goes out to those involved.

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maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 14 Jun 2017 10:12

It looks awful <3

Kay????

Kay???? Report 14 Jun 2017 10:19

It certainly puts your heart in your mouth.

Barbra

Barbra Report 14 Jun 2017 10:32

Terrible news Thinking of all involved . <3

Fly

Fly Report 14 Jun 2017 10:33

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'Emma'

'Emma' Report 14 Jun 2017 11:18

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maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 14 Jun 2017 12:25

The residents themselves were concerned at the lack of sprinklers, and the external cladding, which they believed (and has now been proven) wasn't fireproof.

The residents had also been told by the company running the flats, that if there was a fire, they were to stay in the flats, as the 'fireproof' doors could withstand a fire for 30 minutes.
Those who 'obeyed' orders, probably didn't survive.
Then this comes to light:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-mays-chief-staff-sat-10620357#ICID=sharebar_facebook