The Grenfell Tower Tragedy

A fire on June 14, 2017, at Grenfell Tower in West London resulted in the deaths of 72 individuals and exposed systematic failures in building safety regulations. The fire began due to a faulty fridge and spread rapidly, exacerbated by combustible cladding installed during a recent refurbishment. The ongoing inquiry into the incident is currently in its second phase, focusing on the building's renovation, the involved contractors, and the fire brigade's response. This second phase involves examining the roles of numerous parties, creating a 'carousel of buck passing' where responsibility is constantly shifted among different stakeholders.