London — Commemorations began on Wednesday to honour the 71 people who died when a fire ripped through the Grenfell Tower block in London in 2017. The burnt-out tower will light up in green, along with Prime Minister Theresa May’s Downing Street office, to mark the country’s deadliest domestic fire since the Second World War. May told parliament on Wednesday that the "unimaginable tragedy remains at the forefront of our minds". Grenfell residents have planned a series of events, starting with a communal meal in the shadow of the charred apartment block at 6pm, followed by workshops to create signs, bracelets and T-shirts for the anniversary. The fire broke out because of a faulty fridge in the kitchen of a fourth-floor flat in the 24-storey tower. The fire brigade received the first call at 12.54am on June 14 2017, as the flames spread swiftly up the building. As part of the commemorations, 72 white roses — one for each of the people who perished, along with one for a stillborn baby...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.