Towering inferno in London, 26 story apartment building burning (1 Viewer)

[Billy Bats]

A 26 story apartment building is completely engulfed in flames from the 2nd to 26th floors. Over 200 firefighters on scene, 2 injuries only being reported so far.  Hope it stays that way. 

http://news.sky.com/story/huge-fire-engulfs-west-london-tower-block-10915008

 

[William Munny]

Scary looking. Thing looks like a giant torch. 

 

[RokNRole]

It won't collapse.

That only happens in the good ole U,S of A

 

[culdeus]

It won't collapse.

That only happens in the good ole U,S of A

Seriously?

 

[RokNRole]

Seriously?

Yeah seriously

 

[Donkey Derp]

Sad that the first thing I think is terrorism

 

[squistion]

It won't collapse.

That only happens in the good ole U,S of A

Better building codes in the UK?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Better building codes in the UK?

Nope.  Just more idiots in the US.

 

[Short Corner]

Probably going to find Syrian passports in pristine  condition in the ashes.

 

[need2know]

Story now showing at least 6 dead

 

[3C's]

Nope.  Just more idiots in the US.

Only one so far.

 

[3C's]

Better building codes in the UK?

Apparently the residents of the building had been complaining for some time about poor fire prevention/suppression. No fire alarms other than what they themselves installed. I'd say that's below what is required here.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fire-in-london-high-rise-grenfell-tower-residents-complained-lax-fire-safety-standards/

 

[3C's]

Here's the resident group's blog. https://grenfellactiongroup.wordpress.com/

 

[Osaurus]

Sad that the first thing I think is terrorism

Unfortunately you're not alone 

 

[Limp Ditka]

Only one so far.

Think you missed one

 

[mquinnjr]

Unfortunately you're not alone 

Yeah, my mind wandered there first too in light of everything else that's happened recently in and around London. These quotes in the article irk me, too:

London Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton described it as an "unprecedented incident", something she had not seen in her 29 years of service.

The cause of the blaze is not yet known, but is being investigated, she added.

 

[jamny]

Unfortunately you're not alone 

+1

 

[mquinnjr]

Finger pointing already in the article about how building was not up to local sprinkler code as well. If this was an attack, surely whoever did this knew that and saw an easy exploit. Just hope I'm wrong for humanity's sake.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Finger pointing already in the article about how building was not up to local sprinkler code as well. If this was an attack, surely whoever did this knew that and saw an easy exploit. Just hope I'm wrong for humanity's sake.

I have read elsewhere that the news in London have interviewed the guy whose refrigerator blew up to start the fire.  I don't know what caused the refrigerator to blow up - but this does not appear to be an "attack" of any kind.

ETA - for clarity - apparently the guy's neighbor was the one interviewed - and the neighbor relayed what his neighbor told him.

 

[SWC]

this is awful and my thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted

 

[3C's]

Think you missed one

It happens.

 

[doowain]

How in the hell does a fridge explode?

 

[Limp Ditka]

How in the hell does a fridge explode?

Maybe there was a hole in the inner-wall lining

 

[culdeus]

How in the hell does a fridge explode?

Same root cause for the dance club in San Fran.  

Electric motor burns out and something nearby is combustible. 

 

[Sand]

Looks like over 100 are likely dead in this.   Folks were up there for hours trapped.  I can't imagine any worse way to die.

Setting aside the possibility of blowing the water cistern on the roof and putting out the fire, how does one gameplan surviving this situation?  You're on floor 23 of 25 and fire has blocked off all internal exits and is slowly rising.  

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

How did this building not collapse? 

 

[Sinn Fein]

How did this building not collapse? 

No false flag team to hit the detonation button

 

[VA703]

Looks like over 100 are likely dead in this.   Folks were up there for hours trapped.  I can't imagine any worse way to die.

Setting aside the possibility of blowing the water cistern on the roof and putting out the fire, how does one gameplan surviving this situation?  You're on floor 23 of 25 and fire has blocked off all internal exits and is slowly rising.  

construct a parachute out of shower curtains is all I came up with

 

[Max Power]

How did this building not collapse? 

There was no jet fuel obviously

 

[Sand]

How did this building not collapse? 

Not all fires will generate enough heat to soften steel to the point it will buckle.   

 

[Short Corner]

Not all fires will generate enough heat to soften steel to the point it will buckle.   

Thermite helps

 

[Sand]

Thermite helps

Welcome aboard, Alex.

 

[Kanil]

Damn... some of those blog posts are crazy.  The people that own the apartment are done for.