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Twelve confirmed dead in Grenfell Tower as death toll expected to rise

by admin · June 14, 2017

London’s Metropolitan Police say at least 12 people have died in a huge blaze that engulfed a residential high-rise in west London on Wednesday morning. Authorities added that the number is expected to rise and police do not anticipate finding any more survivors.

Follow the latest developments below.

What we know:

Blaze largely contained but building still smoldering
78 people have been treated at six hospitals, 18 are in critical condition
Police do not anticipate further survivors
Witnesses saw people jump from tower
Fire chiefs say “too early to speculate” the cause of the blaze
Residents had raised concerns about building’s safety

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