Five highrise appartment buildings (the Chalcots Estate buildings) in London have been evacuated. About 800 people had to leave their homes. It was found out that they use the same exterior cladding as the Grenfell tower. The cladding will be stripped from the building, after which the residents will be able to return home.
Meanwhile, the UK police is considering opening a criminal investigation into the Grenfell fire. According to the police, a few, as of yet unnamed contractors are under investigation. The material used for cladding the outside has not passed a single firesafety test, and the material used is even banned in Germany and the US.
So far, 79 dead have been confirmed. It is assumed that the real death toll is much higher. This will be hard to confirm though, or to even to make any realistic estimates will be tough, because the UK does not have an official population register. The government has called upon survivors, to get any clue about missing friends and family members.
It's estimated there were between 500 and 600 people living in the complex. 300 survivors have been confirmed. It is unknown how many visitors (for Ramadan), or how many illegals were staying in the building. Most of the residents were of foreign origin. The government has promised an amnesty for illegal occupants if they report themselves.
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