Grenfell Tower fire: A timeline of the tragedy
DEEP DIVE:More than 150 firefighters have been left with chronic health conditions after tackling the deadly Grenfell Tower fire.
These included 11 cases of cancer, 64 respiratory diseases, 22 neurological disorders and 66 digestive illnesses.Professor Anna Stec, a toxicity expert who co-authored the report, said most of the firefighters disclosing health disorders had not worn respiratory protection at all times. More than 150 firefighters have been left with chronic health conditions after tackling the deadly Grenfell Tower fire. Pictured: A fireman reacts after battling the blaze
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