London Fire Brigade named in Met's evidence file on Grenfell fire
Summary
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is among 20 organisations and 54 individuals facing possible criminal charges related to the Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in 2017. The Metropolitan Police have sent an evidence file to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which will decide on charges before the disaster’s 10th anniversary in 2027.Key Facts
- The Grenfell Tower fire happened in June 2017 and caused 72 deaths.
- The Metropolitan Police investigation, called Operation Northleigh, has included hundreds of officers.
- Charges under consideration include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety breaches, and fraud-related offences.
- The London Fire Brigade has accepted the Grenfell Inquiry’s findings and is cooperating fully with the CPS.
- Other organisations named include the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
- The fire started in a kitchen on the fourth floor and spread quickly due to flammable cladding on the building’s outside.
- A public inquiry found the fire was avoidable, citing failures by government bodies and private firms.
- Survivors and families continue to call for justice and accountability for those responsible.
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