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Survivors outraged at idea fire victims lacked common sense Suggestion that UK fire victims lacked sense draws scorn
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LONDON — A group representing bereaved families of a London apartment block fire that killed 72 people have reacted with outrage over comments by a senior member of Britain’s government suggesting the victims lacked common sense for following fire department advice to wait for help. LONDON — A group representing bereaved families of a London apartment block fire that killed 72 people is outraged over comments by a senior member of Britain’s government suggesting the victims lacked common sense for following fire department advice to wait for help.
Grenfell United criticized House of Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg’s comments as “beyond disrespectful.” Rees-Mogg has apologized.Grenfell United criticized House of Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg’s comments as “beyond disrespectful.” Rees-Mogg has apologized.
The group, named after the tower bock that caught fire in June 2017, says Rees-Mogg’s comments are “extremely painful and insulting to bereaved families.”The group, named after the tower bock that caught fire in June 2017, says Rees-Mogg’s comments are “extremely painful and insulting to bereaved families.”
A report last week concluded that fewer people would have died had building been evacuated more quickly.A report last week concluded that fewer people would have died had building been evacuated more quickly.
Inquiry chairman Martin Moore-Bick sharply criticized a fire department policy that led to residents being told to stay in their apartments rather than flee.Inquiry chairman Martin Moore-Bick sharply criticized a fire department policy that led to residents being told to stay in their apartments rather than flee.
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