London Tower Block Fire: London Mayor Sadiq Khan interview

The transcript describes a major emergency situation involving a 24-story tower block with 20 flats. Emergency services, including firefighters, paramedics, and police officers, are working tirelessly in a rapidly changing environment to rescue as many people as possible. The Fire Commissioner has confirmed multiple fatalities, and over 50 people have been taken to hospitals across London. The situation is dire, with more than 250 firefighters and over 100 paramedics and police officers involved in the rescue efforts. The focus remains on saving as many residents as possible from the horrific scenes of the major fire.

What is the primary focus of the emergency services in the initial phase of the incident?

• Providing medical aid on-site

• Extinguishing the fire

• Evacuating nearby buildings

• Conducting search and rescue operations

How many stories does the affected tower block have?

• 24 stories

• 12 stories

• 18 stories

• 30 stories

What was confirmed by the Fire Commissioner during the incident?

• There were no casualties

• The building was evacuated

• The fire was under control

• There had been fatalities

How many hospitals have received people affected by the incident?

• Seven hospitals

• Three hospitals

• Two hospitals

• Five hospitals

Approximately how many firefighters were involved in the response?

• 250 firefighters

• 200 firefighters

• 300 firefighters

• 150 firefighters