London Fire

Over a 100 firefighters battle massive fire at London's Somerset House

August 17, 2024 8:00 pm

Somerset House, a historic site on the banks of the River Thames, was once a royal palace and is now an arts, cultural, and entertainment centre.

More UK buildings fail fire tests as politicians trade blame

June 28, 2017 9:15 pm

Political leaders are trading accusations about who is to blame. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said Wednesday that it showed "the terrible consequences of deregulation and cutting corners." But May said "there is a very wide issue here" that can't be pinned on any single government.

Britain's opposition Labour to force vote on Theresa May's austerity, pay cap

June 28, 2017 8:54 pm

Iin an amendment to Theresa May's government's programme, which requires parliamentary approval, Labour lawmakers will challenge a cap on public sector pay rises, limited to a below-inflation 1 percent a year for several years as the government seeks to reduce its budget deficit.

UK says 95 buildings fail safety checks after London's Grenfell Tower fire

June 27, 2017 7:35 pm

The Grenfell disaster, and May's initially slow response to it, has stirred widespread anger and intensified criticism of her leadership. Her government has promised a public inquiry into what happened in addition to tests on some 600 buildings.

Grenfell tower fire started in fridge freezer, say London Police

June 23, 2017 3:49 pm

According to the police, the insulation and tiles recovered from the 24-storey building have also failed fire safety tests. Manslaughter charge is among the offences that will be considered in the Grenfell Tower investigation, the police said.

Death toll in London tower fire rises to 79, says police

June 19, 2017 7:59 pm

"I believe there are 79 people that are either dead, or missing, and sadly I have to presume are dead," Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy told reporters.

London tower fire: 79 people presumed dead

June 19, 2017 5:28 pm

Fire had ripped through the 24-storey residential block in north Kensington in the early hours of June 13, trapping hundreds of people inside. Rescue efforts have been ongoing

UK government scrambles to limit fallout from London fire

June 18, 2017 4:54 pm

May, criticised in the first few days after the blaze for failing to meet with victims, says the public inquiry looking into the tragedy will report directly to her.

London fire: Railway track near tower blaze closed due to debris risk

June 17, 2017 6:55 pm

The track lies a stone's throw away from Grenfell Tower, where at least 30 people died on Wednesday after a fire engulfed the building

London fire: Protesters call Theresa May 'coward' as she promises aid to victims

June 17, 2017 10:00 am

According to report, May's attempt to reduce protests against her administration after the tragic fire accident met in vain, as she was greeted by angry crowds shouting "coward" after the meeting with the survivors.

London Fire: Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn and citizens pay homage to Grenfell Tower victims

June 15, 2017 8:30 pm

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn arrived at the scene of Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. Britons also wrote wall messages in support of victims affected by the massive fire.

London Fire: Many Feared Dead

June 22, 2020 7:00 pm