Grenfell Tower disaster: Soil in area ‘contaminated with CANCEROUS chemicals’

Scientists who led the study now call on urgent action for the safety of residents in the West London area and for emergency services who attended the scene.

Professor Anna Stec, professor in fire chemistry and toxicity at the University of Central Lancashire and lead author of the study, said: “Fires release a rich cocktail of pollutants, many of them acutely or chronically toxic.

“There is an increased risk of a number of health problems to those in the local area, from asthma to cancer.

“There is undoubtedly evidence of contamination in the area surrounding the tower, which highlights the need for further in-depth, independent analysis to quantify any risks to residents.