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| London Fire live: 'Many trapped' as firefighters battle flames at 27-storey Grenfell Tower in North Kensington | London Fire live: 'Many trapped' as firefighters battle flames at 27-storey Grenfell Tower in North Kensington |
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| A huge fire has engulfed a large block of flats in London, with many people thought to be trapped in their homes. The fire brigade has said there are "a number of fatalities". | |
| Hundreds of firefighters were sent to 27-storey Grenfell Tower in north Kensington, as large plumes of smoke billowed above the capital after the blaze broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning. | Hundreds of firefighters were sent to 27-storey Grenfell Tower in north Kensington, as large plumes of smoke billowed above the capital after the blaze broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning. |
| Witnesses spoke of "terrifying" scenes, with some residents suggesting they heard no alarm go off when the fire began. At least 30 people have been taken to five hospitals. | Witnesses spoke of "terrifying" scenes, with some residents suggesting they heard no alarm go off when the fire began. At least 30 people have been taken to five hospitals. |
| Follow the latest updates here. | Follow the latest updates here. |
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