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Member Since: October 2005 Posts: 23,596 Send Message	JoyBoroAngel	Report	14 Jun 2017 13:07
	9 firefighters also Injured Though none are fortunately not seriously
	Researching: The birth of Middlesbrough
Member Since: September 2005 Posts: 9,108 Send Message	Caroline	Report	14 Jun 2017 12:57
	Truly awful.
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 20,649 Send Message	maggiewinchester	Report	14 Jun 2017 12:25
	The residents themselves were concerned at the lack of sprinklers, and the external cladding, which they believed (and has now been proven) wasn't fireproof. The residents had also been told by the company running the flats, that if there was a fire, they were to stay in the flats, as the 'fireproof' doors could withstand a fire for 30 minutes. Those who 'obeyed' orders, probably didn't survive. Then this comes to light: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-mays-chief-staff-sat-10620357#ICID=sharebar_facebook
	Researching: Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842
Member Since: January 2010 Posts: 57,155 Send Message	'Emma'	Report	14 Jun 2017 11:18
	<3 <3 <3
Member Since: February 2009 Posts: 121,388 Send Message	Fly	Report	14 Jun 2017 10:33
	<3 <3 <3
Member Since: March 2009 Posts: 7,277 Send Message	Barbra	Report	14 Jun 2017 10:32
	Terrible news Thinking of all involved . <3
	Researching: Tipperary. Derby .Moray. ST. Helens. Bladen /.My Eldest Son /
Member Since: December 2005 Posts: 14,699 Send Message	Kay????	Report	14 Jun 2017 10:19
	It certainly puts your heart in your mouth.
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 20,649 Send Message	maggiewinchester	Report	14 Jun 2017 10:12
	It looks awful <3
	Researching: Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842
Member Since: December 2009 Posts: 13,408 Send Message	Maddie	Report	14 Jun 2017 10:11
	in 1971 i went to see the film towering inferno. I was horrified but it now seems so realistic. What with 9/11 and other tower blocks here that have caught fire. Has nothing been learn't since then .My heart goes out to those involved. <3
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 90,860 Send Message	LondonBelle	Report	14 Jun 2017 09:54
	What a tragedy...I do hope the awful pictures make it look worse than it really is for residents of the tower block....though I fear that won't be the case :-( <3 <3
	Researching: Go on, make my day!
Member Since: October 2005 Posts: 23,596 Send Message	JoyBoroAngel	Report	14 Jun 2017 09:46
	I am devastated by the sad news God bless the people and their families and the brave Firefighters trying to save them :-( :-(
	Researching: The birth of Middlesbrough
Member Since: November 2010 Posts: 72,449 Send Message	Mersey	Report	14 Jun 2017 09:23
	It's the questions they are asking :-\| disgusting!!!
	Researching: #Be Kind
Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 15,575 Send Message	Guinevere	Report	14 Jun 2017 09:20
	I know people need to talk but there are better people to talk to than TV reporters who will broadcast your grief to the nation. :-\|
	Researching: Lowestoft and North Suffolk, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Somerset
Member Since: November 2010 Posts: 72,449 Send Message	Mersey	Report	14 Jun 2017 09:13
	Horrific... <3 <3 Totally agree with you Guinivere..... :-\|
	Researching: #Be Kind
Member Since: December 2007 Posts: 87,799 Send Message	Dermot	Report	14 Jun 2017 09:11
	How easy it is for us to stew over the smallest things when life is generally so wonderful, precious and occasionally cut short in awful events like this tower blaze.
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 29,988 Send Message	+++DetEcTive+++	Report	14 Jun 2017 08:43
	That's true, Guinevere. However some people 'need' to talk when they've been involved in or witnessed a traumatic event. It's the fight or flight syndrome. Other people shut-down or go into shock.
	Researching: Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message
Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 15,575 Send Message	Guinevere	Report	14 Jun 2017 08:25
	I'm sickened by the reporters asking witnesses intrusive questions and probing for details of people jumping. Ghouls, all of them.
	Researching: Lowestoft and North Suffolk, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Somerset
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 29,988 Send Message	+++DetEcTive+++	Report	14 Jun 2017 08:21
	Considering is recently been refurbished, the fire shouldn't have spread so quickly. There's some suggestion that they didn't use, or replace, fire retardant cladding. One resident has said there ought to have been smoke alarms in the corridors, not just the flats. The fire brigade may make some horrific discoveries when they are able to thoroughly search. :-(
	Researching: Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message
Member Since: June 2007 Posts: 31,288 Send Message	PricklyHolly	Report	14 Jun 2017 08:12
	The images are horrific. All those poor people. <3 <3 <3
	Researching: "If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 26,137 Send Message	Gwyn in Kent	Report	14 Jun 2017 07:55
	It would seem to have been engulfed so quickly. Some fatalities sadly. Thoughts for all involved, residents, firefighters and all those caring for them.

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