Grenfell Tower resident told to stay put after advice changed, inquiry hears
A Grenfell Tower resident was told to remain in their flat more than 15 minutes after the London Fire Brigade’s “stay put” advice was changed, a public inquiry has heard.
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Senior officer at Grenfell fire took ‘half a second’ to declare major incident
The first senior police officer to arrive at the Grenfell Tower fire took just “half a second” to declare it a major incident after seeing flames coming from a flat window like a “jet engine”, the public inquiry has heard.
Grenfell inquiry hears distressing 999 call of family’s escape from tower
The father of the youngest victim of the Grenfell Tower fire can be heard pleading with his daughters to “keep going” in a distressing 999 call recorded during the family’s escape.
Mother of Grenfell video suspect describes footage as ‘disgusting’
The mother of a teenager arrested over a viral video mocking the Grenfell Tower tragedy has described the footage as “disgusting”.
Six men questioned over Grenfell bonfire investigation released
Six men have been released after being questioned by police investigating an “offensive” video showing a model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire.
Sixth man arrested in Grenfell bonfire investigation
A sixth person has been arrested following a police investigation into an “offensive” video showing a model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire.
Police investigating ‘offensive’ Grenfell bonfire video search address
Police investigating an “offensive” video showing a model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire have begun searching an address.
Five men questioned by police over ‘offensive’ Grenfell bonfire video
Five men are being questioned by police after they were arrested over a video showing a model of Grenfell Tower burning on a bonfire.
Five men arrested after handing themselves in over ‘vile’ Grenfell bonfire video
Five men have been arrested over a video showing a model of Grenfell Tower burning on a bonfire.
Man becomes 11th person jailed for Grenfell Tower fraud
A man who pretended he was in a relationship with a Grenfell Tower victim to gain accommodation has become the 11th person to be jailed for fraud relating to the tragedy.
Grenfell firefighters gave residents false hope which cost lives: survivor
Firefighters “fatally let down” the residents of Grenfell Tower by giving them false hope that a rescue was possible, a bereaved survivor has said.
Grenfell survivor last saw father on top floor helping others, inquiry told
A Grenfell Tower survivor who carried his mother down from the highest floor last saw his father staying behind to help other residents, an inquiry has heard.
Campaigners warn over cladding threat to high-rise blocks
High-rise residents called on the Government to immediately remove unsafe cladding from blocks across the country while ensuring they are kept safe from fire and the cold this winter.
Grenfell survivor ‘had decided to defy stay-put advice just before fire’
A Grenfell Tower resident packed a bag of belongings just days before the deadly fire after deciding she would defy the standard stay-put advice in an emergency, an inquiry has heard.
Efforts to identify toxins after Grenfell fire ‘falling short’
Health officials’ actions to identify potentially harmful toxins lingering after the Grenfell Tower fire are insufficient, an academic who took her own soil samples has said.
Grenfell firefighter ‘trying to blame me’ after brother’s death – Syrian refugee
A Syrian refugee has accused a firefighter of trying to shift “blame” on to him after his brother was accidentally left to die in Grenfell Tower.
Firefighters ‘refused to believe Grenfell victim was still trapped inside’
A Syrian refugee whose brother was accidentally left to die in Grenfell Tower has described how firefighters refused to believe he was still trapped.
Families near Grenfell Tower concerned over potentially harmful toxins in soil
Anxious community members living in the shadow of Grenfell Tower asked if their children are safe to play in local parks and continue going to school following reports of potentially harmful toxins in the soil.
Firefighters’ statements ‘a slap in the face’, says Grenfell survivor
A Grenfell Tower survivor has told an inquiry it is a “slap in the face” for firefighters to suggest they would change nothing about their actions that night.
JustGiving scraps controversial donations charge
JustGiving is scrapping a controversial 5% fee for donations – making it easier for people and communities to reach targets for the sums they need to raise.
Son forced to leave father before ‘wall of fire’, Grenfell inquiry told
A Grenfell Tower resident told of the moment he was forced to leave his immobile father in front of a “wall of fire” at the window to get help.
Grenfell survivor recalls last phone call with friend killed in blaze
A Grenfell Tower fire survivor wept as she recalled begging a friend who died at the top of the high rise with her two young daughters to come down.
Woman recalls ‘terrifying’ moment smoke filled lift during Grenfell escape
A woman who attempted to flee Grenfell Tower with her frail, elderly father has described the “terrifying” moment smoke began to fill the lift they were trapped in.
Teenager studied for GCSE exam in hours after escaping Grenfell blaze
A teenager who got an A in her chemistry exam the morning after she escaped the Grenfell Tower fire played music as she revised to block out the screaming from trapped residents.
Fire crews had time to evacuate Grenfell Tower, resident tells inquiry
One of the first residents to discover the Grenfell Tower fire has said there would have been enough time for the fire brigade to evacuate the high-rise once the blaze took hold.
Mother who escaped Grenfell Tower fire tells inquiry: ‘Guilt haunts me’
A mother who escaped the Grenfell Tower fire with her family said she is haunted by guilt about not doing more to raise the alarm.
V&A construction materials linked to Glasgow School of Art and Grenfell Tower
The roof of the V&A Dundee contains combustible building materials that has been linked to spread of the Glasgow School of Art fires and Grenfell Tower’s windows.
Grenfell community to begin giving evidence to public inquiry
Survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire are to begin a gruelling month of evidence as they attend the public inquiry into the tragedy.
Les Ferdinand tells Grenfell community: It is OK to ask for help
Former England footballer Les Ferdinand urged the Grenfell community to seek help if they feel overwhelmed when they give evidence to the public inquiry.
Grenfell Tower training exercise cancelled days before fire, inquiry told
A training exercise for the London Fire Brigade was due to take place at Grenfell Tower just days before the deadly fire but was cancelled, an inquiry heard.
Woman jailed for stealing thousands of pounds from Grenfell fire victims fund
A fraudster who went on a spending spree using money stolen from a Grenfell Tower victim fund and the NHS has been jailed for five and a half years.
Woman jailed for stealing thousands of pounds from Grenfell fire victims fund
A fraudster who stole tens of thousands of pounds from a Grenfell Tower victim fund and the NHS has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.