At least six people are confirmed dead , and 64 others are injured in a massive fire in a high rise in London, England. 20 of those people are in critical condition.
Metropolitan Police say the fire started early this morning in the 24 storey building in North Kensington. Over 200 firefighters from the London Fire Brigade are battling the blaze and over 100 medics from the London Ambulance Service are also on scene.
Our crews are still working to bring the #GrenfellTower fire under control and are carrying out systematic searches https://t.co/0m5atGFFIU pic.twitter.com/D2M2eqaIu1
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) June 14, 2017
Our latest statement on #GrenfellTower. We have treated & taken 64 patients to 6 hospitals. 20 are in critical care https://t.co/5IZS0JeRW3 pic.twitter.com/Ccd6dsRdpH
— London Ambulance (@Ldn_Ambulance) June 14, 2017
Residents in the high rise and in neighbouring homes were evacuated.
Latest statement re fire at #GrenfellTower. Call Casualty Bureau if concerned about a loved one or if they’ve been found safe 0800 0961 233 pic.twitter.com/UvM41bFiuO
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 14, 2017
The Mayor of London has tweeted that he is truly devastated by the horrific scenes of the major fire at Grenfell Tower. He added that there will be a great number of questions in the coming days as to the cause of this tragedy.
I’m truly devastated to see the horrific scenes of major fire at #GrenfellTower in #Kensington. Read my statement https://t.co/DTcxZS33kp pic.twitter.com/SZJuEvyrgL
— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) June 14, 2017
