London tower block fire: At least six dead, number expected to rise - live updates

London's Metropolitan Police say at least six people have died in a huge blaze that engulfed a residential high-rise in west London on Wednesday morning. Authorities added that the number is expected to rise and the recovery operation will be "lengthy" and "complicated."


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Main developments

>Blaze largely contained but building still smoldering

>69 people have been treated at six hospitals, 18 are in critical condition

>Residents had raised concerns about building's safety

>Witnesses saw people jump from tower

>Fire chiefs say "too early to speculate" the cause of the blaze