6 confirmed dead in London tower inferno, figure ‘likely to rise’ – police

Source: RT::

June 14, 2017 at 10:16

Six people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire which engulfed Grenfell Tower in west London overnight.

Six people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire which engulfed Grenfell Tower in west London overnight.In a statement Commander Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan Police said: “I can confirm six fatalities at this time but this figure is likely to rise during what will be a complex recovery operation over a number of days. Many others are receiving medical care.”

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

“If you do have any concerns for anybody connected to this awful event, please call the Casualty Bureau on 0800 0961 233. If you do not get through immediately, please try again. If you have any concerns, please use that number rather than dialling 999 or 101.”

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