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[@joyboy6535]

The sad part is the Council State officials that were responsible for this fire walked free in court literally 0 justice for the families. They begged the council for 3+yrs to fix fire alarms, replace plastic doors and put up fire exit signs which they refused smh . tragic story of the poor

[@uchihaavenger2068]

After this incident, they checked every single council flat to make sure they didn’t have the same wooden structure, but it’s sad that this had to happen before they could make change

[@saucejohnson9862]

Plastic doors, cladding, and foam insulation, what could possible go wrong?

[@2036scott]

Sad but true. I hope justice is served soon, maybe once the government has changed.

[@cidapalavraprofetica1104]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION.) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you!....

[@georgeelliota2aa]

@@cidapalavraprofetica1104 whatever you're having i'll have some as well please :)

[@t66sha]

I watched this from my balcony and it still haunts me today. I could see figures in the window unable to get out. To see zero justice for these families makes me sick. You can’t blame the fire brigade they did their best, the Local Authority should be held accountable for such poor building standards.

[@jamiew1664]

god tasha, that must have been horrible to watch. did you live close by? it would make me sick seeing something like this and knowing i could do nothing to help

[@cccc285]

This has disturbed me greatly personally and they told these kids women and men to stay inside. It’s cruel… I can’t believe what I’ve seen

[@casedistorted]

Did you take any camera videos from your phone? It is hard to get a full video that shows from beginning to end, like from a news station or something. They just do not seem to exist.

[@bunnyfamily8571]

Such a horrific way to go. I hope their souls are at peace.

[@Shinkajo]

Yeah, the same way not existing can be considered peace.

[@Thawhid]

Ameen

[@timsharpe6652]

Amen . That's what I hope too ❤

[@royalloyalty8248]

Ameen

[@ChanstarLC]

Hopefully their souls are at peace but we as people shouldn’t be until someone is held responsible

[@therand0m1talian]

Absolute criminal negligence from local authorities. A tragedy that could have been easily avoided. And still today thousands of buildings still have similar flammable cladding

[@pltechs]

The last footage looks like it’s shot in black & white. Basically just ashes and soot. Horrifying event.

[@lauratogu7996]

One thing I’ve learned from grenfell tower or also 9/11 is to follow your instinct, and not listen to the authorities telling you to stay put when you feel like you need to go.

[@kaitlynndee1126]

This woman in the last moments of her life was calling out into the dark of the hall to try to bring others in to temporary safety. That moved me.

[@domoetker3967]

why? MOVE WHERE?

[@TheBestCat1290]

@@domoetker3967 it is cause even though opening that door would let the smoke in and kill them, she still did it because she cares. also moved is another word of touched in the emotional sense.

[@domoetker3967]

@@TheBestCat1290 when?

[@reaux3921]

@@TheBestCat1290cares enough to get them killed staying in her room?

[@spIasher]

@@reaux3921 They were gonna die anyway whether they went into the flat or not, the fire eventually engulfed that part of the building. At that specific point in time her flat was safer so what she did was a thoughtful gesture

[@ItsKiraLyn]

I can’t stop crying while reading all these names and ages... such a terrible way to go and all of the families that couldn’t lay their loved ones to rest the way their faith would normally dictate... breaks my heart.

[@satoshiaaron]

The ages were the bit that got me as well. Worst thought ever.

[@92GreyBlue]

You cry too easily.

[@aus-li]

I always find it strange when people cry so easily. I mean, so many horrible events happen in the world daily, do you cry for them too?

[@ItsKiraLyn]

@@aus-li actually I do often cry when I hear of those other awful things as well. Not always of course but I don’t think crying while witnessing multiple families in pain is anything out of the norm. I recognize that I have a big sensitive heart that tends to relate easily to the loss of loved ones as I’ve experienced a lot of sudden losses myself. Including the loss of my fiancé in a car accident in July. Point of the matter is you never know who you’re talking to and I feel commenting things like this almost making the other person feel bad for feeling a natural emotion as well as a need to explain why... idk... I think this says a whole lot more about you than me crying about this says about me.

[@ItsKiraLyn]

The fact that people can’t understand empathy sorta boggles my mind!

[@MyMs1979]

This was a moment in Britain where the poor and working classes learned of their value to the powers that be. We got to peer behind the curtain of bureaucracy and see that profit meant more than people. Nothing has changed.

[@cidapalavraprofetica1104]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION.) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you!......

[@MyMs1979]

@@cidapalavraprofetica1104 Thank you so much for sending prayers and blessings my way, that's a very kind thing to do. So i shall send prayers and blessings back to you kind stranger. I will read your message a few times to understand fully what you said. Take good care and have a long and fulfilling life. x

[@kathleenmoore4726]

@@cidapalavraprofetica1104 You should be ASHAMED of Youself! Using a Tragedy to Further Yourself Financially. What YOU Should be Doing is Organizing a Team to assist individuals Before Tragedy Occurs. The Only Vision's I believe you Experience are those of Personal Gain. These are the Workings of the Deceiver. 🎭

[@NikkiNife]

@@cidapalavraprofetica1104 leave it to a Nigerian "pastor" to use horrific events to stuff their pockets. The god you supposedly love would disavow you in a heartbeat for your predatory practices.

[@deccyboi4218]

This fire was the product of a money saving conservative government

[@delaneystorm]

oh that father talking about his son broke me. why on earth would they encourage them to stay put for so long even with a fire fighter at the door...?

[@dildoshwagins2222]

Do to the pandemic they advise people to stay put out of contact idk why during a fire

[@therand0m1talian]

Because smoke usually builds up in the hallways making it potentially dangerous. Also people are told to stay put because fires are usually contained to a floor or apartment but the flammable cladding allowed the fire to spread up the building.

[@Thawhid]

@@dildoshwagins2222 are you trolling? This was 3 years ago..

[@DirtyAstronaut]

@@Thawhid by the name... I'd guess they're trolling lol

[@opera_gangster]

@@dildoshwagins2222 this happened in 2017

[@sherrybelle3549]

The facts that the authority ask them repeatedly to stay put .regardless how big the fire was so mind boggling..

[@stainedglassskies]

It’s not uncommon for apartment buildings to be able to withstand a fire from inside a unit, if it’s fireproofed properly. However, like it was mentioned, this building had material outside that was not fireproofed.

[@Zenwarrior123]

Was anybody held accountable?

[@Mcali1984]

@@Zenwarrior123 from what I’ve read. No one has.

[@foundwheels1939]

Yeah i don't understand. Our building had a fire on a balcony and we got tf out asap

[@AJT86]

@@Zenwarrior123 nope. And you know it would have only cost 5000 pounds to fireproof the whole of Grenfell? Instead, the council of Kensington and Chelsea spent 5 million pounds on an opera singer, and kept their 274 million pounds of reserves. I guess some people just don’t matter.

[@DeneCroxford-ko4cz]

Have seen Grenfell Tower many times as I go into Holland Park from White City on the bus, it has an eerie silence about it...I wish they would pull it down now, it is a symbol of tragedy and pain. Let's hope it's never repeated!

[@Mizan215]

I remember driving past it before they put the covers up, so sad

[@saucejohnson9862]

I heard you guys actually want to repair it.

[@tinybrownin]

I’m sorry you n your people are left with such a horrific memory. My heart is with you all

[@shadowthehedgehog9190]

Maybe turn it into a memorial.

[@ThaTurminator]

They should leave it standing as a monument to our failures.

[@Westwoodshadowgaming]

I've got a lot of respect for y'all (vice) for not making a story out of this, but just showing the footage of the fire and what the victims/families had to say.

[@jameslee5056]

This is a monument to the unspeakable failure that was austerity.

[@AJT86]

Is austerity. It’s still entrenching people in poverty. You know that the council of Kensington and Chelsea spent 5 million pounds on an Opera singer that year, but it would have only cost 5000 pounds to fireproof Grenfell tower? They also had at that time 274 million pounds in reserves. Seriously, what are council’s priorities?

[@KRAKEN91O]

@@AJT86 to busy protecting child molesters and murders

[@davesmith3289]

@@AJT86 5000 pounds to fireproof an entire building? lol, what planet are you living on? You've obviously never had to pay for any work done by tradesmen.

[@AJT86]

@@davesmith3289 that was according to James corden? It was on his show.

[@thesoundofthesuburbs]

Why do people think that it is the government's responsibility to pay for their housing?

[@taecha1610]

The government didn’t care enough cause that building held people living in council houses and immigrants. That’s is gonna be rebuild into some posh housing for the rich. Many people living in that building are still homeless, the government could and should have done more. The saddest thing is to know those innocent souls were being burned to death and the fear that they have felt in their last moments. May they rest in peace in a better place.

[@hoop-djonez8669]

Lack of oxygen more than likely killed hyphen cause fire eats it before ur lungs can get any. Or just be asphyxiated by breathing non O2 gases. Fire almost never kills the victims, that’s just your fears making it the scariest possible event. Theoretically it’s a painless death. Unless someone were to hold their breath and run into the fire, and again u can’t even see because of the smoke. It’s an event that is nothing what your imagination thinks it will be. Dark, hot, and over before you know it.

[@KennyMcCormick99]

Oh whatever...

[@gkvscq]

Lol most of the people in there were white

[@Lucas-f6z8n]

People died guys. While you argue about the color of their skins. In the end they're all just people trying to make sense of this strange mystery called life.

[@taecha1610]

Why people are focused on their skin color, for people who are not aware there are also European migrants who are white. I did not imply anything related to skin color. the incident occurred in one the wealthiest area, the residents living in that building were one the of the most deprived.

[@Jasmineliketheflower]

I cried whilst watching this. Just no words for how sad this is. Those poor people that died knowing they were going to die..women with little children consoling their children, knowing they were all going to burn to death. People knowing their loved ones are desperately waiting outside for them knowing they weren't going to make it. My heart breaks for those who survived and lost loved ones. RIP.

[@jamiew1664]

im just a regular guy, but watching this made me cry... i just lifted my glass and read out all the names of everyone who died that night... i thought about what my last phonecall to my mum and dad would have been like.. which made me cry more. those poor souls. what a harrowing thing to go through. All my respect in the world for those who died. xx

[@TheTonialadd]

Buildings like these need to be outlawed. I totally understand the need for housing as my daughter and I have been homeless due to the constantly rising prices of rentals. To build a high rise apartment building and not provide adequate fire services such as fire chemical repellent, fire escapes, and evacuation plans is an obvious disregard for human life. These buildings were built so high that even a ladder truck couldn’t have reached to the top. No building should be higher than rescue resources! My condolences to the family’s.

[@CAL1MBO]

@Reiner Unfug Do you know what towns in Russia/Eastern Europe look like? Filled entirely with those blocks, and all built under communism. What is your point?

[@angry-white-men]

With so much land in every country high rises shouldn't have even been a thing. These people could've been housed in cottages or tiny homes somewhere on the outskirts of town in nicer areas.

[@TheMagicJIZZ]

@Reiner Unfug These were built in the 1930s under a labour council. Labour government. And it's social housing. It's Soviet like socialism housing

[@Shinkajo]

Homeless women? Yeah right.

[@satoshiaaron]

60's high-rise is typically exceptional at containing fires to one property for a pretty reasonable amount of time. There have been many many fires in multiple areas of tower blocks and usually never result to something like this. As already stated, poor redevelopment to a pre-existing building has caused this and was not to be expected. It takes a tragedy for action to be taken in most cases and unfortunately that's what we have seen occur here.

[@ProsperNyawuza]

I remember tears streaming down my face as I watched this unfold online. Such a horrific way to lose your life. May their souls rest in eternal peace.

[@conqueso1989]

This hurts my heart. Im so sorry guys...my thoughts and prayers are with all of you

[@Shinkajo]

Thoughts and prayers, thoughts and prayers. Something makes me think you are American.

[@Shinkajo]

@@haroldsmith9362 Because nobody else uses that throwaway phrase. They are not bad, but that are not good either. It's about as useful as water to a drowning man. It's a lazy alternative to acutely _doing_ something.

[@haroldsmith9362]

Unless your an atheist who already gave up on life sending thoughts and prayers isn't really something bad, what if they were genuine about it as well? And they would have done something "goog" if they were there when the fire happened. Haha I sound stupid right now but I mean it.

[@conqueso1989]

What can I do @shinkajo and no im puerto rican were I live this is something we practice...to pray for those who need ..what can I do? I live on an island that is rough to live in...I work hard for peanuts....if I had the funds or a way to help I would..but I can barely help my family...so tell me what can I do?....just look and stare and do nothing?....no I will pray for those who need it ...who are lost because of this situation...im sry im not a gates and can donate millions of dollars...so I will pray for YOU so u can gain back some humanity and realize...im doing my best for these people

[@TheOfficialDirtyDan]

@@Shinkajo bro. Just stop 😂

[@Carrierdlr1]

A tragic event that never should of murdered so many people, who tells someone to remain inside a burning building?

[@Giuseppe326]

More people would have died if they didn’t. The building burned from the ground up, unlike the Twin Towers which burned from the middle up and then collapsed, allowing many many people to escape from the bottom floors. There was no where for them to go unless they wanted to breathe in smoke and pass out in the hallway and die.

[@FlareDope]

@@Giuseppe326 better they died from smoke inhalation than being burned alive. I pray that was the case for all those people who did die.

[@hypebunny]

Same thing happened on 9/11

[@gttrmgc3284]

Did you not watch the entire video. It explains why they were told to stay inside.

[@derekt7206]

@@hypebunny yep exactly this, a lot more people would be alive if some of those who could escape from the building would be alive today.

[@SaintMartins]

The gut wrenching feeling of being powerless to help people burning to death live on TV. Sitting at home watching it happen, the feeling was easily comparable to the Twin Towers in 2001.😥

[@st4yclutch391]

It sucks cause they are burned alive if alive may cause further problem In the future may Allah help them

[@cidapalavraprofetica1104]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION.) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you!....

[@st4yclutch391]

@@cidapalavraprofetica1104 thanks but I’m not Christian I’m a Muslim

[@Zoeees_]

Imagine sitting there watching it in the emergency control rooms, taking the calls from those trapped residents while seeing the scenes they can’t on the tv on the news of that tower block.

[@debb4809]

I just hope the smoke overcame them first.

[@LordBummenbachsBalls]

I remember watching the News when this happened, it was horrific. I could not believe what I was seeing on my TV. One of the worst things that has happened in my country. My heart goes out to all the victims of this horrible tragedy😔.

[@SpaghettiKillah]

Oooh no no...it very much isn't. You're PC brain is programmed to forget the *YEARLY BEHEADINGS* in the middle of the street in broad daylight, bombings and whatnot by your "friends" Those get filed after one week as "meeeeh"...what can we do 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LordBummenbachsBalls]

@@SpaghettiKillah I don’t think you understand the meaning of “one of the worst”. I didn’t say worst, I said one of. Yes, there are worst things to happen in this country, but this is one of the worst. But I understand what u mean.

[@EricCKeys]

@@SpaghettiKillah it IS possible to be sad about a fire that kills over 70 people AND be sad about beheadings while not equating the two. 🤦‍♂️

[@cidapalavraprofetica1104]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION.) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you!....

[@aliasanew3398]

@@SpaghettiKillah does MORE cynicism ever do any good?

[@RojaJaneman]

Never ‘stay’ in a building that’s on fire. No matter who tell u to.

[@salty9314]

Then why should I listen to u lol jk

[@yourallbrainwashed]

@@salty9314 no.. always stay put. Even when the firefighters try to pull to safety. Tell them that you are satan, and that they have died, and they are in hell.

[@therand0m1talian]

If the authorities tell you to stay put which is also standard procedure since forever, you’re not going to disobey that are you?

[@yourallbrainwashed]

@@therand0m1talian oh yes I am.i don't trust authority. Especially cops. Many cops are sadistic.

[@salty9314]

ITS JUST A JOKE

[@srirachaaaa]

Such a tragic loss of lives that was completely preventable by the council, not to mention the lack of intervention by the government is disturbing. RIP those who passed away and all my love and condolences to those who lost their beloved partners, family, & friends

[@fish9468]

The council didn't have enough money due to tory austerity.

[@srirachaaaa]

@@fish9468 Fair enough! In my opinion the council has just as much a part in the negligence leading to this just tory government. They brought in over approx 130m in property sales in years leading up to the fire. They chose to cut the budget of the renovations of the building by using the cheaper cladding (highly flammable). It was also later found the council had tens of millions during the years leading up the fire which it could have spent on those renos. They just cheaped out and it cost lives

[@fish9468]

@@srirachaaaa where did they get the property sales from? They were forced to sell property to keep up the budget. DUE TO TORY AUSTERITY. 'tens of millions' is nothing in council terms. It's entirely the Tories' fault. Councils were given millions extra for the covid effort but that is a drop in the ocean for how much it costs to run a whole city. The tories are dispicable.

[@edc1569]

I don't care who's in power, building regulations must not allow this type of nonsense, you can't put cheap plastic insulation onto buildings.

[@Gencturk92]

@@edc1569 agreed and you shouldn't have buildings with no smoke alarms and sprinklers either or stay put

[@Gallowglass7]

One of the most heartbreaking things I saw when that building was on fire. Poor people and the families. I'm so sorry. God bless.

[@joeybee1914]

Much love and support. We love our brothers and sisters in the UK. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@dennywright4295]

This make me remember at ship accident in korea who killed many student where the authority tell them to stay in the ship, and there is no survivor except the captain and ship crew

[@ordinaryhand]

yes - the MV sewol. over 300 people died.

[@applecat8934]

Exactly this reminded me of that tragedy as well.

[@shather2477]

Some students actually survived because they didnt follow the authority’s rules as well

[@dennywright4295]

@@shather2477 really? It's glad to hear it

[@shather2477]

Denny Wright yes! You can see in some documentaries on KZbin, the survived students themselves feature on the docu

[@AM-mv6ro]

This tower is still here in London and is burned on the outside. Whenever I take the London Underground you can see the tower and it’s absolutely horrifying. It’s a huge shame that the local council still aren’t taking responsibility

[@O-townplaya]

Wow foreal? Im conflicted by this. At the same time i feel its disrespectful towards the people that were affected by this to have to see the remains of the tower every fucking day. Then again its kinda their burial place and it would be disrespectful to tear it down as well. You get me?

[@AM-mv6ro]

@@O-townplaya as far as I know, it’s going to stay there until 2022. After that the government is going to replace it with a memorial. I live on the other side of London, but I clearly remember that night when the fire started. One guy who fled the Taliban in Afghanistan apparently jumped from one of the top floors to escape but sadly he died, it’s so heartbreaking

[@FinanceDreaming]

@@O-townplaya they put this white sort of cladding on the tower. The tower is still there, but you can't see the actual burned parts

[@LisaF777]

The tower is still there but covered with a large white banner that has a green heart in memory of what happened.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

no you don't. the entire building is wrapped in covered scaffolding since 2018, no visible signs of fire damage.

[@DudzRipz]

Very tragic. This story has given me the chills like I've never felt before. SO many people lost..the Choucair family sticks out to me because there were 6 of them who died together. I cannot imagine..RIP to all those lost and my condolences to all of their friends, family, and neighbors.

[@cidapalavraprofetica1104]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION.) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you!......

[@stag_gt]

That first video is one that’s always stayed with me. The girl opening the door and the smoke alarms that could be heard outside screaming. I can’t imagine that being the last thing you hear when you’re about to pass away horribly 😞

[@BearingUK]

I remember the next morning on my train overground commute to work and could see the trail of smoke in the sky. Such a tragic disaster, saddens me hearing the stories from the family members.

[@biggie9935]

This is heartbreaking. There were people jumping out on mattresses .

[@adekins3213]

No there not

[@cidapalavraprofetica1104]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION.) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you!....

[@MrMuskyJunk]

@@veritas8598 you live a sad existence

[@Nawmps]

@@cidapalavraprofetica1104 What of Cthulhu, the One who walks beneath our dreams? Or Vishnu the preserver? The Old Ones that writhe in the chaos, in the shadows ever so powerful, powerful enough that a stray thought would evaporate all that is or could be?

[@alexmcaruthur6966]

No they weren't because the fire brigade went in and told everyone to stay inside

[@curiousmind616]

I'm heartbroken the lady in the flat at the beginning never made it , she only thought of others , saying welcome and calling people , she was a hero

[@reaux3921]

Lol a hero who doesn’t know how to use her phone as a flashlight and go down the stairs to safety

[@teainortakoy]

@@reaux3921 She had a 4 year old and a 3 year old and staying put is standard policy hence why she trusted the Fire Brigade when she called them and followed their instruction. Have some thought and respect because no-one knows how they would react in this type of situation either.

[@wonderland1492]

@@reaux3921Are you stupid, do you see how much smoke was in the hallway? They would have passed out within minutes, probably even seconds, and then died faster than they ever would have in that apartment room. And a flashlight doesn’t get rid of the smoke, they would still struggle seeing through the smoke even with a flashlight on, and would take even more time to find the stairs.

[@mysticalpineapple7263]

I remember this happening, I woke up to this in Australia... couldn’t believe it , Rest In Peace everyone , how horrific for Britain 😩😭🇬🇧

[@hoz40]

The advice to stay in the flat and wait for help, in any other instance is the correct advice. No one could have expected the fire to spread the way it did due to the illegal cladding. The buildings are designed to prevent fires like this spreading, but all of that was made useless due to the cladding. I'd like to point out that if anyone's to blame, it is 100% not the fire bigrade or 999 operators.

[@therand0m1talian]

100%. It’s the gross negligence of the local council. I hope someone sees prison time for this or at least a conviction. Such an injustice to those survivors

[@nameless5r]

@@therand0m1talian nope, nobody did. They all walked.

[@aurora6920]

The 9/11 victims were told the same thing, the ones that escaped In time survived

[@gin5sey]

Terrible idea. Evacuate immediately, that policy is not designed to save lives. Don't trust authorities they do not have your best interest at heart

[@johnbrowning3986]

@@gin5sey Smoke in corridors are very dangerous and may well be your last breath. Most deaths in fires are caused by it

[@quincymedex]

This was a very sad tragedy that didn’t need to happen

[@chloewebb94]

I’ve never heard or seen anything of this.. this is tragic. There should have been escape routes.. something, anything.

[@lynx8437]

Escape routes in a tower block is impossible there is only a way up and a way down

[@xavianwilliams3431]

That’s why there’s a widow so when there’s fires you can have an easier way out

[@bettyvanderhooven-schmaasc4235]

They were told to shelter in place by the authorities. Another example of doing what you know is right instead of leaving your fate in the hands of others. Never assume just because a person with authority can handle the responsibility.

[@lynx8437]

@Martien de Jong there is only one way out of a tower block, the bottom floor. Tell me how a emergency exit on the 5th floor would help? When the fire is below you, your fucked.

[@kygodragon4782]

You never heard of 911? *WOW* 🤔

[@prisonmike6886]

I pass this everyday and was there most of the night it burned; this will stay with me forever and my heart goes out to all of those who lost loved ones. Our community is incredible and I still can't believe it happened

[@Adam-wn2zb]

They left dead body’s in the blocks downstairs covered for a few days just laying there

[@kygodragon4782]

What did you expect them to do? The fucking cha cha slide? 🤔

[@neillp3827]

@@kygodragon4782 treat them with human dignity at least take them to the mortuary or funeral home

[@neillp3827]

From what I've seen the individual firefihhter where very brave but they didn't have the equipment o.deal with it, and they should have found a way of getting the info out to tell people to try and make a break for it, when it for to a certain point

[@Adam-wn2zb]

@@neillp3827 but they told everyone to stay indoors 🤦‍♂️

[@neillp3827]

@@Adam-wn2zb I know, the fire fighters on the ground did a good job but when it became clear the fire was not under control and spreading up via the cladding they should have adapted the evac plan to tell people from the upper floors to make a break for it, it is understood that those victims up top thought the police chopper was a rescue chopper so they sadly stayed awaiting rescue, so many heroes that night and the reaction from the local community was heart warming. Rip the 73+ no one deserves to pass away like that.

[@mwahhha226]

the clip of the woman trying to save people even though it brought smoke into her flat....

[@YS420X]

I'm pretty desensitized to the world these days but this was very emotional for me. What a horrific thing. I'm so sorry for all the victims and their families that have to live with these demons.

[@TheFamousMockingbird]

Run the jewels dedicated their glastonbury show to all the victims of this tragic crime. Hearing killer mike say "this is dedicated to all the victims of grenfell tower, we love you, we love you, we love you!" Was a heavy moment

[@larsl5181]

And of all people, it was run the jewels. Crazy to think two guys from a different country were hit hard by this, yet the government who created the problems that caused such devastation, give zero shits. Never knew run the jewels had done that. Respect.

[@TheOfficialDirtyDan]

My great grandma is British but was raised in America and she watched this because it spread out on a news channel here in America and I watched her cry. She told me it reminds her of the 9/11 attack here that happened in 2001. Those memories are really bad for my great grandma.

[@Ed.E]

Except here the terrorists were the council and the construction company

[@sublust5467]

Traumatised the whole city we cried with you but for the victims and victims families, survivors, we will never forget you. You deserve justice ♥️ God help us

[@BradAndLex]

Does anyone know if the people on the 23rd floor shouting in the video survived? This is terribly terribly sad. And the fact that people still have no sprinklers in so many flats, smh. Shameful. Love from America.

[@leannechandley6282]

I believe they didn’t survive, they were uploading those clips onto social media as it was happening. So sad.

[@myaxmya1]

the people that were in the flat on the 23rd floor didn’t survive as they were told to stay inside, but the people in the flat next to them survived as they didn’t listen to the advice given by the firefighters

[@oliverbamford2879]

Only 2 survivors came out from floor 23. A older lady and her adult Son

[@JGO888]

This is total negligence and sickening that so many lives were lost, cremated alive, my heart is broken for those families who lost their loved ones. I survived a house fire with my mom and watching this was a like a flashback & bad nightmare. I pray that no one ever has to go through this.

[@Bradlee297]

This still makes me depressed every year on its anniversary. I'll think about it for days after this video 😭

[@chriscunningham9240]

Words cannot describe how much of a tragedy this is🙏🏼🙏🏼😔

[@alphabet_soup123]

What is really sad is that in Melbourne, Australia we knew about this flammable cladding. The fire department warned about it. But construction companies still kept adding it to buildings. Only after Grenfell did the government insist that all the flammable cladding is removed... unfortunately, as the expense of home owners (not the people who built or designed these structures). People should be in jail for using this cladding in construction.

[@noname-ve7wo]

Sorry to all who was effected by this

[@LemonSte]

Started crying midway. This whole thing is sickening

[@patekpetite3850]

Me too every time ♥️♥️

[@sweetleaf9668]

My big old salty ass did too! Too sad!

[@grumpypotatoe3284]

When did this happen and where

[@patekpetite3850]

@@sweetleaf9668 sweet heart 💓

[@sweetleaf9668]

@@grumpypotatoe3284 West London, 14 June 2017

[@notinuse5239]

Can't believe this was a real thing, and that it's already been so long since it happened... It is still a shock just to think about really, it was awful...

[@Normaleman23]

This is the kind of material that needs to be shared over and over again until justice is done.

[@arguelater3454]

Why have I never seen this until now?

[@Hannah-ck9nn]

This documentary, or you’d not heard of the fire and building?

[@Ayoalfie]

RIP Khadija Saye, she was a brilliant photographer 🙏🏽

[@bully_hunter_7776]

I never actually knew the extend of this, I knew it was bad but hearing the parents and family members yell and cry and talk about the people they lost. Hits hard

[@sweetdukes7031]

I remember watching this live on TV on my lunch break at work. Nobody said a word and we stood their and watched in horror. The fact that nobody has been prosecuted for this is absolutely mind-boggling. Millions of people all over the country watched people burn on live TV.

[@Mai-po1me]

This reminded me to the Sewol Ferry Tragedy in South Korea. This ferry suddenly tilted and began to sink. The captain told them to stay still and not move from where they were… Only those who disobeyed the orders lived, the rest unfortunately died… The worst part of it was the fact that this ferry was carrying students who were returning from a field trip…

[@cait812]

People should really stop shaming the victims for staying put - they were told to. In some cases there was too much fire or smoke outside their doors to make it out. They were told to stay put because the building should have been able to contain the fire - the stay put policy had worked for previous fires but this building was built with cladding that was not fireproof and so the fire spread too quickly and climbed 20 floors. People were trapped with nothing but fire below them. Told to stay put because thats what the experts hoped would save them as historically it worked. This time it did not. Also could the Americans being ignorant or turning this into 9/11 shite kindly piss off. Thank you.

[@mrrightnow8726]

if someone chimes in and decides to compare the way two different buildings burned as a teaching point , its very well welcomed.. They implemented a comment section w open discussions for a reason . im not saying its ok to judge or bash their decisions to remain inside.. Im just saying If theres something that can be taught and learned from this situation , why not use it to educate.. Youre just a snowflake

[@floriant7757]

This is one of the most emotional videos for me.

[@smoxesss]

JUST LIKE THEY WAS TO SEOL FERRY WITH OVER 400 PEOPLE A SEA , THAT,S THE GOV FOR YOU !!! NEVER TRUST THEM

[@afgzee2011]

The government did this. This tower block was in a rich area and they didn't want council tenants living in such a posh area. Never forgiven never forgotten 😢😢😢😢

[@kpeezyforsheezy]

It’s only 8:20am where I live. Wasn’t expecting to cry like this this morning *deep breath* 😔

[@trailer_trash_Barbie]

Is it that bad ?

[@kpeezyforsheezy]

@@trailer_trash_Barbie some people are empaths.

[@trailer_trash_Barbie]

@@kpeezyforsheezy I didnt mean it like that i wasent even a min it and i wanted too know if it was that bad.

[@razy3227]

Same

[@AngryCheekBuster88-jg6fr]

I’ll hold you in my arms K TO THA’

[@andrewengland971]

And an inspector sign off on all these building materials.

[@jasonl3185]

He wouldn't be signing nothing ever again!!!!

[@jasonl3185]

@H. A. Your too nice if that was my family that burned so help them all that was at fault!!!

[@jasonl3185]

@H. A. regardless like I said if that was my family that melted so help everyone involved period no country or state would matter my friend stay blessed and happy holidays to you and yours😊

[@googledontbeevil]

Not really. The inspectors are employed by the building contractors: they mark their own homework. The system is totally broken thanks to years of conservative privatisation.

[@tinyrick7926]

whoever that woman is, may Allah rank her the highest level of Jannah. In sha Allah. She is so brave, trying to save lives while she was uncertain about her own.

[@LemonSte]

I'm atheist but hearing her beg for Allah broke my heart

[@mdungethulile]

She tried so hard to save people. May the creator of life bless her.

[@tinyrick7926]

@@LemonSte those were the words of Allah my friend. not any human

[@tinyrick7926]

@@mdungethulile she was a true believer, may have been her last minutes for all she knew. but her faith kept her strong

[@tinyrick7926]

@ do you think in that fire people ran to their money for help? I doubt it. there's more to this world than money, have a heart. how do you know if I have donated or not? exactly, so stop this negativity. comment something positive or get off mine

[@SauvageHomme]

I'm so sorry about the huge loss you guys! Really really sad to know what happened in the building. “May their soul find rest.”

[@Laura-bm2jb]

This hurts to watch, for real this almost made me cry and i had to take a long walk thinking about who to trust. These people didn't deserve to die no matter what race and color and their past, nobody deserves to be trapped in a burning house watching their loved ones pass away a painful and horrible death.

[@sneakershowcase3992]

It’s crazy how I haven’t heard about this.

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[@seanfoster7080]

Same here

[@sonntagbeiomi6960]

Same man

[@DMWBN3]

I watched it unfold on tv, I'm only 50 miles south of London. Was a very difficult to watch, knowing there were going to be hundreds of deaths from the events unfolding.

[@LITSS916]

Thank you for this @Vice, we needed it.

[@davidquinonesandrade]

What a tragedy. May all of them rest in peace and comfort and swift resignation to their families.

[@Predators--cz2fb]

I don’t give a fk what the police would have said to me. I would have ran up those stairs to try and save my family and if I died in the process at least I would be with them.

[@hApPyErDaZz]

I got to talk to one of the victims of the fire, I was heartbroken by the story on the news and had to pass the call on to my manager because it was above my pay grade. I still think about him to this day.

[@alisonlee3314]

I am currently living in a high block in Glasgow. Many extra precautions have been implemented here since Grenfell. But I'm saying now. I will NEVER stay in my flat if we have a fire 🙏

[@robbywallace9402]

Having a very hard time containing my emotions. This is pure madness. My thoughts and prayers for everyone effected by this tragedy 🙏 💔 😢

[@cccc285]

This has disturbed me greatly personally and they told these kids women and men to stay inside. It’s cruel… I can’t believe what I’ve seen

[@phos1345]

RIP. 72 dead to save a few million on building costs. Tragic, if any "MP's" watch this and see this please just think and sit with your guilt...

[@Jojo-fh2yr]

I am so upset, this hurts. May justice come for the Grenfell Tower victims and all involved

[@Carrierdlr1]

The horror all those people endured and the survivors have to live it over and over!!!

[@tammi8808]

6 people of a family died in one night. This is unbelievable sad.. my deepest condolences

[@docm1522]

How sad is this... this is unacceptable in the 21st Century.... how can a building that houses so many people be built so cheaply without proper sprinkler systems... 🤬

[@saucejohnson9862]

Plastic doors as well. It was “to save energy”.

[@assistanttotheregionalsith8531]

@@saucejohnson9862 yes, you can thank the green people for that

[@lukebemand4563]

Powerful, emotional and heartbreaking. Thank you for shining light on this.

[@milesm1234]

Still nobody prosecuted smh....

[@Emma_N]

Thinking of you today. My heart aches as if it was 14th June 2017. May you all Rest In Paradise 💚

[@TheClippa1]

If I did work on a home that was unsafe and endangered life I'd be in prison right now. So why has still nobody be held accountable??

[@roxeys_reality_check]

Everyone still remembers, no one has forgotten.

[@victorcheefo8166]

When your life is at risk don't take advice from no one do what's best for you. Forget everyone else.

[@NuraHm]

its 2024 and i still cry when i see this, this event hurt all of us... such a shame on the council. they literally have blood on their hands for approving of such materials....

[@sk_3052]

RIP TO EVERYONE WHO PASSED AWAY 💔🙏

[@christoph1246]

They wrapped the building in a flammable material. Unbelievable 😖

[@ilikecheeseand4061]

RIP Forever in our hearts! ❤️

[@jviarruel]

I have NEVER ever heard stay put in fire!!! And I see no firefighters spraying water, it's like everyone is just watching

[@surgicalglitch3265]

My respects to all the families and loved ones lost in this horrific tragedy. How something like this can happen in a first world country like England I have no idea... Wait, it happened in project housing? In London? Ah, that explains it. The negligence in a case like this is abhorrent!

[@israelmckenzie2295]

Knowing this happened, those 72 people died and will NEVER wake up and walk this earth again hurts me SO MUCH

[@kooskoos8181]

The fire spread 20 floors in 36 min??? Wow. That is absolutely horrible. Worst way imaginable to die. R.I.P to the 72 people who perished.

[@couchforsale3548]

Exclusively showing source material with out providing the viewers with any explanation as to why or how the fire happened or how the UK is responding to it. To top it all off Vice decides to make this video 3 years after the incident happened. Yep. Quality content.

[@jypsywith_a_jae7575]

I'll never forget these beautiful ppl. Rih. From U.S.

[@kareemkhan9178]

This is disgusting. THAT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY, 72 seconds for 72 lives. people who lived and laughed and cried and slept and had dreams, down to just one second, not even a single piece of justice for anyone here.

[@7amda]

Yet there’s still many apartments and office blocks with flammable cladding

[@hikaru9624]

Today as of posting this comment is the 5th anniversary of the Grenfell fire. I remember seeing this on the news and felt sick knowing I couldn't do anything to help these poor people outside of donations. Scotland in response to this has made a new legislation that started from February this year that all households *must* have linked smoke and heat alarms. I strongly advise you to do the same for yourself and loved ones. For what it's worth, my utmost sincere condolences to all who lost loved ones that day 5 years ago. And thank you to the emergency services who tried their best to save so many lives.