London Apartment Building Engulfed In Flames With Residents Trapped Inside

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June 14, 2017

An apartment tower in London has been almost totally engulfed in flames, with about 200 firefighters working to bring the blaze under control.

The 24-storey Grenfell Tower, near Notting Hill, caught alight in the early hours of the morning. Since then, flames have spread from the second floor to the very top of the building.

Grenfell Tower on fire outside my flat. Never experienced such terror in my life. Hope everyone is safe. pic.twitter.com/x5gJin5Ltl

— Xeni R (@xensxr) June 14, 2017

My heart goes out to everyone being affected by this fire, god bless them all?????? #grenfelltower pic.twitter.com/hCc2X7LBJd

— hasma?? (@Hasmaazimi) June 14, 2017

Praying for everyone’s safety #GrenfellTower #London pic.twitter.com/jfoB0dW2k1

— K (@knooorrr) June 14, 2017

The #fire is now spread to the other side. Ash falling in front of my window down. #GrenfellTower #Kensington #london #PrayersForGrenfell pic.twitter.com/Zbg5eTJttf

— ? Natalie ? (@Natalie_Oxford) June 14, 2017

While Metropolitan Police have been evacuating the vicinity, witnesses on the scene claim to have seen torches shining from the building’s top storeys.

Video also captures what appears to be apartment residents screaming for help.

Fire is getting worse and people are still screaming for help#grenfelltower pic.twitter.com/tafB2Cp6tD

— Fabio Bebber (@biobber) June 14, 2017

An eyewitness said the building “has burned through to its very core,” and BBC reporter Andy Moore said there were also serious concerns that the entire building may collapse as a result of the blaze.

Some 120 homes are contained in the tower.

We’ll update this story as it develops.