Tag: Grenfell Tower Fire (June, 2017)

‘Absolute Chaos’: Residents Evacuated From Public Housing Tower in England

The evacuation of a tower block in Bristol, after surveys found structural concerns, drew fresh attention to the construction of Britain’s public housing high-rises and possible safety issues.

Iraq Wedding Fire’s Death Toll Rises, as Investigators Point to Safety Violations

The wedding hall lacked emergency exits and a sprinkler system, and was made of materials that seemed similar to those used in Grenfell Tower in London, where a fire in 2017 killed 79 people.

The Grenfell Fire, 5 Years Later: What Happened, and What Has Changed

The fire quickly engulfed the apartment building, fueled by cladding now banned. An investigation is continuing. But the families of the 72 who died find accountability slow in coming.