London Fire – here’s how you can help those made homeless by the Grenfell Tower blaze
A RAGING fire took hold of a tower block in the early hours on June 14, trapping residents and leaving 79 people feared dead.
Dozens were injured in the terrifying West London blaze which gutted the building - find out how you can help those made homeless by the tragic event.
What happened in the London fire?
A large fire broke out in Grenfell Tower near Latimer Road Station just after 1am on June 14, before spreading quickly to cover an area from the second floor to the top floor.
There are 120 homes in the tower block, with several hundred people thought to be in the block when the blaze began.
The latest death toll is that 79 people are feared to have lost their life - but figure may rise even more as the "complex recovery operation" continues.
The first victims have been named as Syrian refugee Mohammed Al Haj Ali, 23, and 24-year-old Khadija Saye
The cause of the fire has not been confirmed - although one witness said it was started by their neighbour's fridge exploding - as it was declared a major incident.
Horrified witnesses said they could see people waving sheets out of the windows as they called to be rescued, with some jumping from the building.
How can you donate to those affected by the fire?
Londoners pulled together with countless offers of beds, shelter and food to those left stranded - many of whom were left with only the items they were wearing in bed.
The hashtag #GrenfellTower was used to publicise offers of help with mosques and churches near the tower providing shelter to people in need of somewhere to rest.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver offered free meals at his restaurant close by in Westfield and phone company EE said people can use their stores in the local area if they needed to contact anyone or use social media.
A number of fundraising pages were set up to help send emergency supplies, with groups such as made up to £15,000.
The was set up by local councillor Eartha Pond.
The was set up by a local Muslim group, Annor Masjid & Annoor Cultural & community Centre Entire Team and Friends.
The had raised more than £40,000 within hours.
The was set up in the hours after the tragedy to raise money for those affected.
Another emergency fund was created - the - on behalf of the local Muslim community to help all the families affected.
The with the aim of sending supplies to the local Rugby Portobello Trust where many people are sheltering.
HOW YOU CAN DONATE TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED
The Sun pledged £100,000 to the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy but they also need your help.
You can make a donation by text.
Text GREN88 and the amount you wish to donate to 70070, eg GREN88 £5.
You can donate £5 or £10.
Where can you drop off food and clothes?
Londoners can drop off items such as food, blankets, clothes, toiletries to help those people displaced by the tragedy at a number of drop off points, these are:
- The Harrow Club, 187 Freston Road, London, W10 6TH
- Rugby Portobello Trust, 221 Walmer Road, London, W11 4EY
- St Clements Church, 95 Sirdar Road, London, W11 4EQ
- Kensington Town Hall and Malton Hub, 2-4 Malton Road, W10 5UP
What events have been set up to fundraise for Grenfell Tower?
British stand-up Al Murray has said he will donate all profits from gigs he is booked in for over the weekend of June 16-18.
The organisers of the show, Underbelly, will match the contribution up to £10,000.
The Battersea Arts Centre in south London put together a comedy show on June 19 - which sold out fast.
Simon Cowell has said he is planning a fundraising single for the Grenfell Tower victims.
So far a staggering £2.8m has been donated via the JustGiving website - shattering previous records.
Anyone concerned for loved ones in the blaze can contact the Met Police casualty bureau on 0800 0961 233
