The London Fire Brigade has reported over 1,400 residential buildings with serious fire safety defects, necessitating simultaneous evacuation protocols instead of the standard 'stay put' approach. The tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, which claimed 72 lives, has amplified scrutiny on high-rise safety. Edward Daffarn from Grenfell United expressed disappointment at the continued risk for residents, emphasizing the need for meaningful change in fire safety regulations and practices to prevent similar tragedies. The rising number of buildings on the evacuation list reveals the ongoing challenges in ensuring safe living conditions for London residents.
Eight years ago, standing underneath the burning wreckage of Grenfell Tower, I was convinced it would be the catalyst for societal change...And yet we sit here eight years later and people are still going to sleep in buildings that aren't safe.
The latest figures showed that Londoners were 'still going to sleep in buildings that aren't safe', highlighting ongoing issues with fire safety in high-rise residences.
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