Nine years on from the Grenfell Tower disaster, it remains one of the darkest days in London's history. The fire broke out in the early hours of June 14, 2017, claiming 72 lives. A kitchen fire on the fourth floor spread rapidly due to combustible cladding, engulfing the entire building within hours.
Remembering the Victims
Many residents had moved to London seeking a better life. Victims ranged from a stillborn baby to an 84-year-old great-grandmother. The Grenfell Inquiry's final report, published in September 2024, concluded that cladding was a key factor and that some residents were told to stay put. The Met Police may decide on criminal charges before the 10th anniversary, with 57 individuals and 20 organisations under investigation.
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Gloria Trevisan and Marco Gottardi: Architects aged 26 and 27, moved from Italy months before. Gloria called her family as flames rose.
Fathia Ali Ahmed Elsanousi, Isra Ibrahim, Abufras Ibrahim: Fathia, 73, a Sudanese refugee, died with her daughter Isra, 33, and son Abufras, 39.
Raymond 'Moses' Bernard: 63, from Trinidad, a former electrician and DJ. He sheltered others and was found with six others.
Mohamed Amied Neda: 57, a chauffeur from Kabul, died helping neighbours with wet towels.
Hesham Rahman: 57, diabetic, lived alone. His family waited 11 weeks for confirmation.
Rania Ibrahim, Fethia Hassan, Hania Hassan: Rania, 31, and her daughters Fethia, 4, and Hania, 3, died. Husband Hassan survived.
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Anthony Disson: 65, retired lorry driver, grandfather. Told to stay put by firefighters.
Eslah Elgwahry and Mariem Elgwahry: Mother, 64, and daughter, 27, found on the top floor.
Nura Jamal, Hashim Kedir, Yahya Hashim, Firdaws Hashim, Yaqub Hashim: Family of five. Firdaws, 12, won a Bill Gates debating prize.
The Choucair family: Sirria, 61, Nadia, Bassem, Mierna, 13, Fatima, 11, and Zainab, 3, all died.
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Logan Gomes: Stillborn after his mother escaped the fire while seven months pregnant.
The El Wahabi family: Abdulaziz, 52, Faouzia, 42, Yasin, 20, Nur Huda, 15, and Mehdi, 8, all died.
Ligaya Moore: 78, from the Philippines, loved her flat on the 21st floor.
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Khadija Saye and Mary Mendy: Khadija, 24, a talented artist; her mother Mary, 54, a carer. Khadija's work was exhibited posthumously.
Jessica Urbano Ramirez: 12, died after being told to stay put.
The Belkadi family: Omar, 32, Farah, 31, Malak, 8, and Leena, 6 months, died. One daughter survived.
Victoria King and Alexandra Atala: Mother, 71, and daughter, 40, died side by side.
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Marjorie and Ernie Vital: Marjorie, 68, and her son Ernie, 50, died together.
Gary Maunders: 57, a painter and decorator visiting a friend.
Amna Mahmud Idris: 27, from Eritrea, visiting her cousin.
Mohamednur Tuccu, Amal Ahmedin, Amaya Tuccu-Ahmedin: Mohamednur, 44, visiting partner Amal, 35, and daughter Amaya, 3.
Maria Del Pilar Burton: 74, rescued but died six months later.
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Berkti and Biruk Haftom: Berkti, 29, was 10 weeks pregnant; Biruk, 12, died with her.
Sakineh and Fatemeh Afrasiabi: Sisters aged 65 and 59. Sakineh was visually impaired.
Isaac Paulos: 5, died while his family escaped.
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Vincent Chiejina: 60, a volunteer with Open Age Charity.
Khadija Khalloufi: 52, a retired lecturer.
The Begum family: Kamru Miah, 79, Rabiya Begum, 64, Mohammed Hamid, 27, Mohammed Hanif, 26, and Husna Begum, 22, all died together.
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Deborah Lamprell: 39, trapped on the 23rd floor.
Joseph Daniels: 78, had dementia; his son Samuel tried to save him.
Sheila Smith: 84, a great-grandmother and artist.
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Hamid Kani: 61, found on the top floor.
Steve Power: 63, died with his three dogs after being told to stay put.
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Mohammad al-Haj Ali: 23, a Syrian refugee.
Denis Murphy: 56, a father described as the linchpin of his family.
Zainab and Jeremiah Deen: Zainab, 32, and her son Jeremiah, 2.
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Abdeslam Sebbar: 77, died from smoke inhalation.
Ali Yawar Jafari: 82, a jeweller from Afghanistan, died trying to escape.
Nine years on, the community continues to seek justice and remember those lost.
