Grenfell: toxic contamination found in nearby homes and soil
by Nick Hopkins from on (#4BZTZ)
Exclusive: carcinogenic chemicals and other pollutants found near tower after deadly fire
Cancer-causing chemicals and other potentially harmful toxins have been found close to Grenfell Tower in fire debris and soil samples that could pose serious health risks to the surrounding community and survivors of the blaze, a study warns.
The research has uncovered "significant environmental contamination" from a range of toxins, including in oily deposits collected 17 months after the tragedy from a flat 160 metres from the site.
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