UK marks third anniversary of Grenfell Tower in a virtual service
Today marks the third anniversary of Grenfell Towers, that burnt in London and claimed lives of 72 people.
Three years ago on June 14, seventy-two people died in Grenfell Tower in London as a small kitchen fire engulfed the whole tower.
Three years ago on June 14, seventy-two people died in Grenfell Tower in London as a small kitchen fire engulfed the whole tower.
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People visited the the burn site to pay tribute to the victims of the fire.
People visited the the burn site to pay tribute to the victims of the fire.
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Due to coronavirus, the prayer ceremony has been shifted online this year.
Due to coronavirus, the prayer ceremony has been shifted online this year.
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In tribute to each person who died, bells of London churches will toll 72 times and green lights will glow from tower block windows.
In tribute to each person who died, bells of London churches will toll 72 times and green lights will glow from tower block windows.
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The messages will be relayed to a virtual service later as the commemoration moves online due to coronavirus. It will be hosted by the Bishop of Kensington.
The messages will be relayed to a virtual service later as the commemoration moves online due to coronavirus. It will be hosted by the Bishop of Kensington.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, "As a nation, we are still dealing with the consequences of what happened and working to make sure it never happens again. While those affected by Grenfell are not able to gather in person, all of us in this country are with you in spirit."
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, "As a nation, we are still dealing with the consequences of what happened and working to make sure it never happens again. While those affected by Grenfell are not able to gather in person, all of us in this country are with you in spirit."