In Britain, the death toll in wednesday's devastating fire that engulfed the 24-storey residential block in west London has risen to 30 amid fears that it could climb to over 100 in one of the worst fire tragedies in the country. <br/><br/>Metropolitan police commander Stuart Cundy said, the bodies have been taken to a morgue, but more bodies remain in the building. The police officer ruled out expectation of any survivors. About 600 people were believed to have been inside the tower's 120 flats, many of them asleep, when the blaze ripped through the building. <br/><br/>Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by grandson Prince William, paid a visit to the Grenfell Tower this morning. They met volunteers, local residents and community representatives. British Prime Minister Theresa May has ordered a judge-led full public inquiry into the incident .<br/>Meanwhile, donations to help those affected by the tragedy have surpassed 2 million pounds in just two days.
News On AIR | June 16, 2017 6:51 PM
Death toll in London fire rises to 30