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2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London that claimed 72 lives due to UK govt failure: Inquiry

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 4 September 2024
The 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London that claimed 72 lives has been attributed to failings by the government, construction industry, and companies involved in fitting flammable cladding. A public inquiry criticized authorities and firms for dishonestly marketing combustible cladding as safe. The blaze spread due to cladding added during a 2016 refurbishment.
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