Of the building tells this programme he has serious concerns about the recent refurbishment. That raises real questions about the fire safety checks that were in place to stop families getting hurt. Also, firefighters have worked through the night to dampen ablaze, although some parts of the building on the upper floors remain alight. The fire brigade say the tower block is not structurally safe for them to enter in some places. Meanwhile, local people continue to offer help to those left destitute and homeless, this is where the Relief Effort is being co ordinated, and as you can see, there are piles of clothes and toys that people have donated. We have also donated some money, given money to families, darren withdrew £1000 from his account, and we have been giving families £100 just to see them over the next couple of days. Good morning from North Kensington. This morning we are at the Westway Sports Centre on one of their basketball courts. You might be able to hear the traffic, w
Some critics say the Current System of testing them doesnt go far enough. The cladding at Lakanal House in south london was judged to have intensified the blaze there eight years ago. An architect who gave evidence at the inquest of the six people who died there says promises of action led nowhere. He fears the same could happen again this time. What are politicians for . What are these inquiries for . When Something Like Lakanal House happens, they are all eager to go on television saying lessons will be learned, our thoughts are with the families and so on, but then nothing happens. It may be that the horror at Grenfell Tower will bring real change but it will be a monumental task. And in the meantime the company that did the refurbishment work, rydon, says that it met all regulations and now welcomes the Public Inquiry. David shukman, bbc news. With me is kurt barling, whos a former Special Correspondent for bbc london, who did an investigation into the Lakanal House flat fire in Ca
Points to bear that come up from the fire and rescue service, generally, from the fire industry. And from good and bad practices. The group has been a very active group. I have been secretary for the last three yea rs. Been secretary for the last three years. Iam been secretary for the last three years. I am a former chief fire officer. I spent 42 years in the fire service, 20 years of that was as the chief fire officer. The comparison has been drawn between the Grenfell Tower and la ka nal house, which went up in flames in camberwell in 2009. We are also hearing that the recommendations from the coroner s report havent been implemented. Why not . from the coroner s report havent been implemented. Why not . I cant say that it hasnt been fermented. I am sure the coroner wrote to Southwark Council with a letter of improvement, what should expect to happen. She talked about the procedures that came out of the inquest. She also wrote to the Fire Sector Federation and she also wrote to four
Hes suggested russia could offer asylum to former fbi directorjames comey, who donald trump sacked. Welcome to outside source. The scale of the tragedy at Grenfell Tower is becoming much clearer. 17 people are now confirmed dead, but the Police Believe the final figure will be higher. The first victim has been named by Friends And Family as mohammed alhajali, a syrian refugee who came to the country in 2014. Theresa may has ordered a full Public Inquiry into the incident. Heres our home editor mark eastons report. Slowly, inch by painstaking inch, Fire Officers continue their grim and dangerous work. Amid the soot blackened shell of what was once home to hundreds are some who did not make it out. Exactly how many, we do not know, but the Emergency Services are warning the scale of this tragedy is yet to become clear. The agony of a wounded neighbourhood is written on a wall, the desperation of people searching for family and friends. Prayers and solace from near and far. For the past t
Jessica is a 12 year old Vibrant Young Girl who will be turning 13 next month. Shes a Lovely Little Girl with a bubbly personality. We are just worried and concerned about her and we just want her home. In the local community the profound shock and grief are still evident, but theres growing anger and a demand for answers. At the moment, were grieving but theres a bubbling Anger Underneath and we do want to see someone held accountable for this. The Prime Minister made a private visit to the scene and later announced the Public Inquiry into the disaster. We need to know what happened. We need to have an explanation of this. We owe that to the families, to the people who have lost loved ones, friends, and the homes in which they lived. And well be reporting on the work of the Fire Fighters and what theyve had to face in the past 48 hours. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news india have reached the Icc Champions Trophy final after thrashing bangladesh. Theyll meet pakistan in sundays f