Grenfell fire: Residents 'demand to be heard' in inquiry

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Residents of the estate where at least 79 people were killed in a tower block fire have said an investigation into the blaze "must leave no stone unturned".

In an open letter to Prime Minister Theresa May and Home Secretary Amber Rudd, the residents' group said they wanted to make sure "justice is served for everyone on the estate".

The letter, written on behalf of the residents of Hurstway, Testerton, Barandon and Grenfell Walks on the Lancaster West estate, said: "The investigation must leave no stone unturned.

"It must identify each and every individual and organisation who must bear responsibility and accountability for this tragedy and the mishandling of the aftermath.

"There must be swift recommendations to ensure there can be no chance of a repeat of this disaster elsewhere.

"Bereaved families and survivors will require time to recover and grieve, not least in view of the paucity of support they have been afforded by the state and its agencies in the immediate aftermath."

Hundreds of firefighters worked to put out the fire

The letter comes a day after inquests into the deaths of four of the fire victims were opened and adjourned at Westminster Coroner's Court.

Meanwhile, cladding on 75 tower blocks in 26 local authority areas has failed fire safety tests .

The residents' group, which is part of the Justice4Grenfell campaign, said: "We support the survivors and mourn the dead - they are our families, friends and neighbours, many of whom are still missing.

"We want to ensure that justice is served for everyone on the estate.

"We therefore demand that our voices are heard and fully included in the inquiry."

(SKY NEWS)