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London Fire Brigade warns of future Grenfells if we don't get a grip on safety
FELICITY COLLIER reports

DANGEROUS design flaws in buildings are threatening further serious fires like Grenfell, the London Fire Brigade warned yesterday in a landmark review.

The brigade’s report warned “dangerous decisions” are being made due to a lack of safety measures.

It called for loopholes to be closed and for regulation of those responsible for ensuring a building is “fit for purpose.”

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