To reach the upper floors because of intense heat and falling debris. This is a completely unprecedented fire. In my 29 years in the London Fire Brigade i have never seen a fire of this nature, and i have seen many high rise fires. Residents have been taking shelter in nearby community centres, some are still looking for missing relatives. She said we cant do it because the smoke is killing her, the smoke is coming. The smoke is coming through the doors, shes keep covering it but. Its everywhere. And that was the last time we heard from her. Theres no word yet on the cause of the blaze. Residents say they had raised concerns about fire safety in the block. Dozens of people are being treated in londons hospitals, 18 are said to be in a critical condition. The block had recently been refurbished. Ministers have ordered urgent checks on buildings where similar work has been carried out. Stay with bbc news throughout the evening for all the developments from our correspondents at the scene
Night was unprecedented in its size and scale. At least 12 people are known to have died but that figure is likely to rise. Newsnights David Grossman has spent the day at the scene. The first call to the fire brigade was just before 1am. This the first call to the Fire Brigade Wasjust before 1am. This man the first call to the fire brigade was just before 1am. This man was there and filmed what he and his friends saw. When i got there, One Fire Engine wasjust friends saw. When i got there, One Fire Engine was just arriving and unloading. They grabbed an axe from the back and i could see people. I went to the second floor to the corridors. I helped them out. It was smoky on the second floor. As i was coming out, the fire brigade coming up coming out, the fire brigade coming up through the front entrance. Georgia clarke is a key architect and tv presenter. I could not believe what i saw. The whole thing was on fire. I assume that it started on the other side which i cannot see, the east
Night was unprecedented in its size and scale. At least 12 people are known to have died but that figure is likely to rise. Newsnights David Grossman has spent the day at the scene. The first call to the fire brigade was just before 1am. This the first call to the Fire Brigade Wasjust before 1am. This man the first call to the fire brigade was just before 1am. This man was there and filmed what he and his friends saw. When i got there, One Fire Engine wasjust friends saw. When i got there, One Fire Engine was just arriving and unloading. They grabbed an axe from the back and i could see people. I went to the second floor to the corridors. I helped them out. It was smoky on the second floor. As i was coming out, the fire brigade coming up coming out, the fire brigade coming up through the front entrance. Georgia clarke is a key architect and tv presenter. I could not believe what i saw. The whole thing was on fire. I assume that it started on the other side which i cannot see, the east
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
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