Grenfell-style cladding fear after Valencia fire

Following the devastating fire in Valencia, concerns have been raised about the use of similar cladding materials that were present in the Grenfell Tower fire. The blaze in a 19-storey building in Valencia left dozens injured and one person dead.

Authorities are now investigating the cause of the fire and looking into whether the cladding used on the building played a role in the rapid spread of the flames. Similar cladding materials were blamed for the quick spread of the fire at Grenfell Tower in London in 2017, which resulted in the loss of 72 lives.

The Valencia fire has reignited fears about the safety of cladding materials used in high-rise buildings across the globe. Residents and experts are calling for stricter regulations and better oversight to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

It is crucial for authorities to take immediate action to ensure the safety of residents in buildings with similar cladding materials. Lessons must be learned from past incidents like Grenfell Tower to prevent history from repeating itself.