Grenfell Tower Fire

The Grenfell Tower fire was a devastating blaze that occurred on June 14, 2017, in a residential tower in London. The fire spread rapidly due to flammable cladding and other building materials, trapping residents and making evacuation difficult. It resulted in 72 deaths and many injuries, highlighting failures in building safety and regulatory oversight. The tragedy drew attention to issues of building regulations, fire safety, and social inequality, prompting widespread reviews of fire prevention standards and policies for high-rise housing across the UK.