Grenfell was not designed to provide a safe escape route, say fire services

By Jordan Marshall2018-06-08T05:00:00

Counsel for Fire Officers Association suggests staircase was not designed to be safe in a fire

The Fire Officers Association has panned the design of the only escape route out of Grenfell Tower.

A written opening statement criticising the design of the stairs and lobby from the association’s counsel Louis Browne QC, has been published on the inquiry’s website.

He said rescue attempts had been seriously compromised by the design of the stairs.

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