The long-awaited public inquiry into the tragic 2017 London Grenfell Tower fire has finally released its findings, pointing fingers at the government, construction industry, and firms responsible for fitting flammable cladding on the exterior of the building. The blaze claimed the lives of seventy-two individuals and stood as Britain’s deadliest fire in a residential building since World War Two.
The inquiry report, spanning nearly 1,700 pages, primarily blamed maintenance and refit companies, local and national authorities, and manufacturers of dishonestly marketed cladding materials for the disaster. Furthermore, the government, local authorities, regulatory groups, and the fire brigade were also criticized for years of inaction in addressing fire safety in high-rise buildings.
Following the catastrophe, survivors and families of the victims have been pushing for justice and criminal charges against those accountable for the tragic event. The findings serve as a stark reminder of the failures in oversight and responsibility by various entities in ensuring the safety of residents.
