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
Its thursday, 15 june. On breakfast today well bring you the latest on the fire and well be asking how such a tragedy could have struck in the heart of the capital. Also this morning reports in the us that the man investigating russias involvement in the american president ial election is looking at whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice. The days of coming home to a big mobile bill after a european holiday should now be over. From today Roaming Charges are being dropped across the eu. Ill have all the details shortly. In sport, englands hopes of winning the champions trophy are over. Eoin morgans men were favourites to win the tournament but they were thrashed by pakistan in their semi final in cardiff by eight wickets. After eight muggy start it will be fresh with a mix of sunshine and showers. I will have a full forecast in about 15 minutes. Good morning. Im in west london where almost 30 hours after fire swept through the Grenfell Tower behind me. It is shocking, the
Premises. Sadly, i can confirm that the number of people who have died is now 17, and we do believe that number will increase. For our colleagues within the health service, there is still a number of people receiving treatment in hospital. 30 people receiving treatment, several in Critical Care. Like with blind yesterday, like weeks blind yesterday, the priority is identification of those missing. It will be wrong to get into numbers that i do believe our inaccurate, please get in touch with us. If you have reported somebody who was missing and you know they are safe and well, call the missing and you know they are safe and well, callthe number, so missing and you know they are safe and well, call the number, so that we can identify those we are still trying to find. My heart goes out to the family still trying to find love oiies. The family still trying to find love ones. Specially trained officers will be in touch with you to support you through this. It is going to ta ke you through
It engulf the entire building in just minutes . So many questions and as yet no answers. Stay with bbc news throughout the day. Good afternoon from west london. Firefighters say they are not expecting to find anyone else alive in this tower block, which is still smouldering, 36 hours after a massive fire tore through it. 17 people have been confirmed dead. But the London Fire Brigade chief says there are still unknown numbers of people in the building. Friends and relatives of the missing are still desperately searching for news. 37 people remain in hospital, 17 are critical. This morning the Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition were here. The Prime Minister has announced there will be a full Public Inquiry. The queen paid tribute to the bravery of the hundreds of firefighters who battled against the flames. She also praised the incredible generosity of volunteers whove poured in to this Area Offering help and support. Richard lister with our first report and warning that th
Practice yesterday. But tonight his colleagues, both republicans and democrats will go ahead with their annual game. Its a rare show of political unity. Less unified, President Trump hits back at reports he is under investigation for Obstruction Ofjustice. He calls it the biggest witch hunt in history. And the australian Prime Minister pokes fun at Donald Trumps winning ways. Well let you judge the impersonation. I am Christian Fraser in london, katty kay is in washington. We still dont know how many people died in the Grenfell Tower blaze police say it will be more than the current death toll, which stands at 17. And such is the destruction inside the building it could take firefighters weeks to recover the remains. Today sniffer dogs, much lighter than people, and specially trained to locate bodies, have been sent into the building to help with the search. 37 people remain in hospital, 17 are in critical care. Our Home Affairs Editor mark easton has this report. Slowly, inch by pains