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From the archive: The Grenfell fire (Pt 2): The cladding scandal

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The Flammable Cladding Controversy and Corporate Misrepresentation

This chapter examines the dangerous cladding used in Grenfell Tower, emphasizing Arconic's involvement and the flammable materials that exacerbated the fire. It highlights the misleading safety claims by manufacturers and the shortcomings in building regulations that permitted such hazardous materials to be used.

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