Grenfell-style cladding fear after Valencia fire

Residents and officials are expressing concern over the safety of buildings with similar cladding to that used on Grenfell Tower in London after a devastating fire in a high-rise building in Valencia, Spain.

The fire broke out on the 14th floor of the building on Wednesday night, quickly spreading to other floors and trapping residents inside. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, many are pointing to the exterior cladding as a potential factor in the rapid spread of the flames.

Similar cladding was used on Grenfell Tower, where 72 people lost their lives in a fire in 2017. The incident prompted widespread outrage and calls for better safety regulations for high-rise buildings.

Authorities in Valencia have assured residents that they are taking steps to ensure the safety of buildings with similar cladding, including conducting inspections and implementing new safety measures.

However, many remain concerned that not enough is being done to prevent another tragedy like Grenfell from happening again.