British PM Orders Full Public Inquiry Into London Fire

The British Prime Minister has ordered a full public inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower in west London, after visiting the area earlier.

Theresa May says people affected by the disaster deserve answers about what happened.

Police say at least 17 people are now known to have lost their lives when the 24-storey block went up in flames, although that number’s expected to rise.

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Specially-trained dogs are helping to search the building as some parts of it are unsafe for firefighters.

Commander Stuart Cundy from the Metropolitan Police says the investigation will also take some time.