Around 70 firefighters are currently combating a fire at a tower block in Catford, which has reportedly engulfed two flats on the ninth and 10th floors. As fire crews arrived shortly after the call was made at 12:51pm, social media erupted with footage showing flames and smoke decisively pouring from the building. More than 50 emergency calls were received by the London Fire Brigade about this incident, illustrating the severity of the blaze.
This incident occurred on the same day as the final report was released from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, highlighting profound concerns about fire safety in high-rise buildings. The inquiry follows a tragic 2017 fire that resulted in the loss of 72 lives, raising public awareness and scrutiny regarding fire safety protocols and emergency responses to high-rise fires. As firefighters work to bring the incident under control, the community remains alarmed and reflective amid this ongoing crisis.
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