Those trapped on the lower floors could see fire crews trying to get to them, but higher up the building the inferno was too intense to let rescuers get close. People living nearby alerted by the smell of smoke, came to the site and filmed what they saw. Many had come to see if they could help, but with flaming debris falling from the tower block their lives were at risk too. They need to ring 999 and there is a dedicated line for this incident. 0k . On the ground, police cleared a wide cordon and closed the nearby aao in and out of london. Some 200 fire engines were brought in to tackle the blaze. As the hours passed, the concern was whether the building might collapse and who might still be trapped inside. Many people were led to safety, but some 30 were taken to hospital. Others were counting their blessings. David benjamin was in the block when the fire began. There was smoke everywhere. Literally everywhere. There was people downstairs. There was bits of cladding falling off the b
Statement from the company saying that because it carried out that refurbishment. It is worth telling you what the company is saying. They are shocked to hear of the devastating fire. Their immediate thoughts are with everyone affected and going on to see the complete a refurbishment of the building in the Summer Refurbishment of the building in the summer of 2016 for the organisation which runs this residential tower block. It is run by Kensington And Chelsea tenant management 0rganisation. It carried out the refurbishment for that organisation on behalf of the council. And it goes on to see this met all required building control, Fire Regulation, and health and safety standards. They will cooperate with all Emergency Services and authorities and support enquiries into the cause of the fire. Given the ongoing nature of this incident it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage. But the crucial line in that statement saying, as far as rydon is concerned that met all Fire
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
British female finalist since 1978. Aims to become. And scientists have confirmed that they have found that people who drink beer live longer but they dont know why. Coffey. Coffee. Good morning. Its tuesday, july 11th. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. A wide ranging review of the british workplace has urged the government to provide good work for all by creating more skilled, well paid jobs. The study led by a former adviser to tony blair recommends that people working in whats known as the gig economy should receive better protection and their employers should make National Insurance contributions. Theresa may, who commissioned the report, says the conservative government will always be on the side of hard workers and good employers. Labour say the review does not go far enough. The report calls for an end to the Cash In Hand Economy. Workers working in whats known as the gig economy should receive new Legal Protections and their employers should make National Insurance contributions. A
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