Who were the victims of the Kings Cross fire?
Who were the victims of the Kings Cross fire?
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- King’s Cross fire. Event, Engineering, Tragedy.
- Betty Afua Agyapong. Betty Afua Agyapong was born on 3 April 1955.
- Terrence Alonzo Best. Terrence Alonzo Best was born on 9 December 1932.
- Mark David Bryant.
- Andy Burdett B.A. (Hons)
How many people died in the Kings Cross tube fire?
31 people
The King’s Cross fire claimed the lives of 31 people – including a senior ranked firefighter – and seriously injured many more at King’s Cross station.
How the final King’s Cross fire victim was identified?
For 16 years, the victim had remained anonymous, his identity a mystery. He had been known simply as 115, the number given to his body by the mortuary. But forensic experts from the British Transport police have now concluded that he was a 72-year-old man called Alexander Fallon.
How many survived the Grenfell Tower Fire?
223 people
On 14 June 2017, the Grenfell Tower fire broke out in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block of flats in North Kensington, West London, at 00:54 BST; it caused 72 deaths, including those of two victims who later died in hospital. More than 70 others were injured and 223 people escaped.
Who started Kings Cross fire?
Unveiling the red plaque on the 34th anniversary of the tragedy, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said Mr Townsley’s “sacrifice will not be forgotten”. The King’s Cross fire began when a match fell through a wooden escalator and hit grease and litter gathered beneath it. Mr Townsley was one of the first on the scene.
Are there any wooden escalators on the London Underground?
For one day only Greenford Tube station will have the newest and oldest escalators on the London Underground network. On Tuesday 11 March passengers will be able to see and use the sparkling new escalator and the old wooden escalator dating back to 1947.
Did Grenfell victims get compensation?
More than 800 bereaved and survivors from Grenfell Tower and 102 firefighters are seeking up to tens of millions of pounds in compensation from organisations involved in the disastrous refurbishment in a case that reaches the high court on Wednesday.
Who caused the Kings Cross fire?
King’s Cross fire
| A police car, three fire engines and an ambulance outside King’s Cross | |
|---|---|
| Date | 18 November 1987 |
| Location | King’s Cross underground station, London, England |
| Type | Structure fire |
| Cause | Lit match discarded on wooden escalator; rapid spread due to trench effect |
When was the last wooden escalator underground?
6 March 2014
Digital image; the last remaining wooden escalator on the Underground network, Greenford Underground station, Central Line, Valia Lamprou, 6 March 2014 | London Transport Museum.
Where has all the Grenfell money gone?
Every penny from Shop for Grenfell goes to those affected by the tragic fire. More than 200 tonnes of items were generously donated by the British public. British Red Cross volunteers sorted through every single item. There were around 40,000 boxes full of items – enough to fill three full-size football pitches.
Is Grenfell Tower still standing?
Grenfell Tower stands empty but has been deemed safe and stable by experts who continue to monitor it. The building is hidden behind two layers of cladding. The outer layer is replaced every year, which takes about ten weeks to complete, to prevent it from deteriorating.
Has anyone been held responsible for Grenfell?
The Met Police said its investigation “continues at pace” and one person had been arrested for perverting the course of justice. A number of interviews under caution for gross negligence manslaughter, corporate manslaughter, fraud and health and safety offences had taken place.
Was the cladding on Grenfell illegal?
Five years after the Grenfell fire in which 72 people died, the government has banned the specific type of cladding which allowed the blaze to spread so rapidly. Metal composite panels with an unmodified polyethylene core now cannot be used on any building of any height.
Can you sleep at Kings Cross Station?
Yes, you do.
Are there any wooden escalators in the UK?
Did Grenfell residents get compensation?
The Voluntary Interim Payment scheme provides £12,500 to each household from Grenfell Tower for losses related to home contents. In addition, each household will receive a further £2,500 per child (up to two children, meaning the maximum that can be claimed is £17,500).
Has Grenfell been demolished?
The fire gutted the building and killed 72 people, including a stillbirth. In early 2018, it was announced that, following demolition of the tower, the site will likely become a memorial to those killed in the fire….
| Grenfell Tower | |
|---|---|
| Construction started | 1972 |
| Completed | 1974 |
| Renovated | 2016 |
| Destroyed | 2017 Grenfell Tower fire |