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Grenfell Tower Inquiry Reveals Lapses And Mistakes

A general view of the remains of Grenfell Tower, after a fire in June, 2017, in London, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in which 72 people were killed. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

After seven years, a public inquiry into the tragic fire at a London high-rise building that claimed the lives of 72 people is poised to release its findings. The investigation, spanning six years, delved into the factors that escalated a small kitchen fire into the deadliest blaze on British soil since World War II.

The inquiry scrutinized building flaws, inadequate safety standards enforcement, and errors by emergency responders that contributed to the high death toll in the Grenfell Tower fire. The final report, to be presented by the inquiry chairperson, may offer survivors some long-awaited answers, although legal actions against those responsible are pending until after the inquiry concludes.

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