London Tower Fire, At Least 12 Dead. (update - 55 missing..presumed dead) [View all]
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Source: BBC
Update..6/17/17
A total of 58 people are dead or missing, presumed dead following the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in west London, police have said.
Commander Stuart Cundy said that number "may increase". The BBC understands it could be around 70 people in total.
The recovery operation at the burnt-out block of flats has resumed and could take weeks, he said.
Meanwhile, PM Theresa May admitted support for families in the "initial hours" was "not good enough".
The statement came after Mrs May met some of the people made homeless by the fire and volunteer helpers in Downing Street.
As they left Number 10, one representative spoke to reporters briefly, saying they would not make a full statement yet.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40315194
Update........from General Discussion. 6/17/17
from this post...by shenmue ....posted at 2:08pm in General Discussion...following is shenmue's link:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029217991
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