Comment on seven-year anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire

14 June 2024

A statement from Lesley Rudd, chief executive of Electrical Safety First, on the seven-year anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire:

“Seven years ago today, an electrical fire claimed the lives of 72 people. It changed the lives of , families, friends  and local communities forever. Our thoughts remain with those who are still dealing with their terrible loss.

“Electrical fires are still responsible for over half of domestic fires in the UK. We continue to work tirelessly to campaign to reduce the risk of fires across the country.”