The British government has confirmed that the cladding used on as many as 600 London apartment towers is flammable.
The cladding is the same sort used on Grenfell Tower, where a fire killed at least 79 people earlier this month.
The cladding was attached to Grenfell Tower as part of the building’s recent $11 million makeover. The cladding was supposed to cover the old, stained walls with bright new surfaces.
The cladding also contributed to the speed with which flames engulfed the building, trapping people in the upper half.
It turns out this type of cladding is common on apartment towers throughout the city.
British Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to Parliament about the issue of cladding and fire safety.
A tribute to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire is seen in North Kensington, London, Britain on June 19, 2017. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
