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Final Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry Report Published, Highlights Systemic Failures Leading to 72 Deaths

Sep 4, 2024, 10:11 AM

The final report of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has been published on Wednesday, seven years after the devastating fire in Kensington that killed 72 people in 2017. The report, led by Sir Martin Moore-Bick, highlights systemic failures by the government, construction industry, and firms involved in fitting the building with flammable cladding. The inquiry found that the government's deregulatory agenda and corporate greed led to the tragedy. Survivors and families of the victims have expressed their grief and anger, calling for justice and accountability. The report criticizes the London Fire Brigade for failing to heed warnings, including those from a 2009 fire in Camberwell, and for its inadequate response during the fire. The findings have prompted calls for urgent reforms to fire safety regulations to prevent such a disaster from happening again.