79 people now presumed dead in London fire

Tuesday, 20/06/2017 19:38
On June 19th, London police said that 79 people are now presumed dead at the 27-storey Grenfell Tower fire on Latimer Road, near Notting Hill, London.

(Photo: Reuters)

Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy gave the new figure during a statement outside Scotland Yard, saying it includes both people who were confirmed dead and others who are missing and presumed dead. It’s an increase from the previous number of 58.

Dozens of people have been reported missing since the blaze that struck, while many who live in the building’s 120 apartments were asleep. Providing an update on the situation, police said the death toll may rise further.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May admitted that support for victims of the Grenfell Tower fire “was not good enough”. She described the fire as an “unimaginable tragedy for the community, and for our country”

The fire began before 01h00 on June 14th. 40 fire engines and at least 200 firefighters, along with 20 ambulance crews, had been called to the blaze in the tower.

The 27-storey tower is managed by the Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation on behalf of the council.

The apartment block was built in 1974./.

Compiled by BTA

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