Grenfell Tower to be demolished after 8 years of being wrapped in a protective cover
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The UK government plans to demolish Grenfell Tower, the site of a 2017 fire that killed 72 people. Survivors' groups are divided: Grenfell United opposes the demolition, citing lack of consultation, while Grenfell Next of Kin accepts structural concerns.
The building, covered in protective wrap since the fire, symbolizes Britain's worst residential fire since WWII. Some want it preserved as a memorial until possible prosecutions begin, while others support creating a permanent memorial.
The fire, blamed on faulty wiring and flammable cladding, highlighted concerns about inequality in the UK. The higher levels of the tower are structurally unsound, supported by 6,000 props. The cost of maintaining these props is projected to reach £340 million by 2028. The Ministry of Housing emphasizes the importance of including the voices of the bereaved and survivors in the decision-making process.
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