UK fire safety regulations

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Overview

What happened

72 die in London's Grenfell Tower fire on June 14, 2017, in North Kensington, resulting in over 70 injuries and widespread destruction.

Date

June 14, 2017

Key people

Sir Martin Moore-Bick

Why it matters

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The Grenfell Tower fire, a catastrophic fire in a high-rise apartment building in North — June 14, 2017

72 die in London's Grenfell Tower fire on June 14, 2017, in North Kensington, resulting in over 70 injuries and widespread destruction.

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