Grenfell Tower: The Fire That Proved Modern Buildings Can Still Kill

Описание: On June 14, 2017, a fire that began in a single apartment inside Grenfell Tower grew into one of the deadliest residential fires of the modern era.

Grenfell was not an old building.
It was not abandoned.
It had recently been refurbished using materials believed to be safe.

But within minutes, flames escaped a window, ignited the exterior facade, and climbed the outside of the building faster than firefighters could reach them. What should have remained a contained apartment fire became a vertical inferno.

Seventy-two people lost their lives.

This documentary examines how modern construction materials, exterior cladding systems, and long-standing fire safety assumptions combined to create a disaster that shocked the world. It explores why traditional “stay put” guidance failed, the limits firefighters faced that night, and how Grenfell permanently changed building codes, fire service tactics, and safety standards across the globe.

Some scenes in this film are dramatized for educational and historical reflection. Visuals may not represent exact conditions, timelines, or events. No fault or liability is assigned. The individuals remembered are real, and their lives mattered.

This is not just the story of a fire.
It is the story of what happens when safety systems fail.

I’m Retired Fire Chief Steven Gentile.
This is The Burning Oath.

Book link:https://www.lulu.com/shop/steven-gent... (Hardcover memoir)
https://www.amazon.com/Built-After-Bu...

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