Unic Press UK: The latest update from the Metropolitan Police Service is that at least 30 people died when a fire ravaged a high-rise building – Grenfell Tower – in London in the early hours of Wednesday, the 14th June 2017.
“At least 30 fatalities have been confirmed; the bodies of twelve people have been recovered and are at a mortuary, which includes one person who has also died at hospital, despite the best efforts of colleagues in the NHS. The other deceased remain inside the building. Sadly, it is expected that the total will rise and it is not expected that any survivors will be found.” (Metropolitan Police: 16th June 2017)
Glenfell Tower in London was destroyed by fire, 14 June 2017
What we know
- A 24-storey building – comprising of 120 flats – known as Grenfell Tower, which is situated in west London, has been destroyed by fire.
- Fire started at circa 1:00hrs of Wednesday, the 14th June 2017, on the fourth floor of the building.
- Fire engines and emergency services arrived timely. The London Fire Brigade arrived the scene within 6 minutes of receiving an emergency call.
- Many were killed in the fire, but the authorities have yet to provide a final figure.
- The estimate of the number of people that were living at Grenfell Tower is 500.
- Lots of people escaped the fire; many jumped off the building through the window.
- The contact number of the Police Casualty Bureau is 0800 0961 233.
How you can help
Items such as clothes, food, toiletries, and so on, to help those that were affected by the fire could be delivered at various points, viz:
- Rugby Portobello Trust, 221 Walmer Road, London, W11 4EY.
- St Clements Church, 95 Sirdar Road, London, W11 4EQ.
- The Harrow Club, 187 Freston Road, London, W10 6TH.
Fundraising pages to help give essential services/supplies
- Grenfell Tower Fire Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/grenfell-tower-fire-fund
- Families of Grenfell Tower Appeal: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/familiesofgrenfelltower?utm_source=jgtwitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=familiesofgrenfelltower
