Friday, June 16, 2017

London Fire Death Toll Rises To 30

The number of fatalities from a fire at a tower block in London has increased to 30, with officials expecting this to increase further.


Meanwhile the Queen and Prince William have visited a refuge centre housing some of those who lost their homes and spoke to victims and the emergency services.


A number of people are still unaccounted for, but police have yet to release official figures of those missing.


The Metropolitan Police Commander Steve Cundy gave this update, explaining that the death toll has risen again.



IN: And I'm able to say

OUT: has now sadly died

DUR: 26 seconds


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ALT:

Metropolitan Police Commander Steve Cundy said he would not speculate on what caused the fire until a full investigation has been completed.


IN: Our specialist…

OUT: deliberately

DUR: 16 seconds


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ALT: The London Fire Brigade would not speculate on the cause of the fire.


IN: We are very clear that this is subject to an investigation

OUT: concluded

DUR: 11 seconds


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ALT: Met Police Commander Stuart Cundy explained officials were working as quickly as possible to identify victims.


IN: So the building itself

OUT: as quick as we can we are able to confirm that

DUR: 28 seconds



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