At least six dead in London apartment fire

At least six dead in London apartment fire

At least six people have been killed in a large fire on a west London estate tackled by more than 200 firefighters.

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British authorities say six people have been confirmed dead following a huge fire at a block of flats in west London. Police say they expect that number to rise.

Firefighters are still working to bring flames at Grenfell Tower under control.

More than 70 people are in hospital - 20 of them in a critical condition.

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Local councillor, Catherine Faulks says it's too early to say what caused the fire.

"We have to find out what actually happened before blaming people. As I said, we are all horrified - this isn't something to make political capital. This is about helping everyone involved in this horrific disaster. I know the councill will do everything to investigate," she said. 

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