Grenfell Tower to be lit up in green to mark 1st anniversary today
GRENFELL Tower was set to be lit up in green early today to mark a year since the devastating inferno that claimed 72 lives.
A small kitchen fire in the west London high-rise turned into the most deadly domestic blaze since the Second World War.
To mark the one-year anniversary today, 12 blocks including the Grenfell Tower are expected to turn green in a show of solidarity across the skyline. Downing Street is also set to be illuminated.
The 13 buildings were due to light up from 00.54am today – the time the fire is thought to have started – until 5am.
For the following four evenings they will be illuminated from 8pm until midnight.
The light-up follows the Green for Grenfell campaign, which encourages people to wear green and help their communities.
On the eve of the anniversary yesterday, members of the grieving north Kensington community gathered for a 24-hour vigil to remember those who died in the fire.
During the private vigil at St Clement’s Church, the names of the victims were read out.
The public inquiry has paused for a week to allow time to reflect on the anniversary and a series of events are being held in the local community.
From 11am today, there will be a service of remembrance at St Helen’s Church organised by campaign group Relative Justice Humanity for Grenfell.
A moment of silence will be observed at midday by survivors and relatives close to the tower’s base. A mosaic will also be unveiled, while wreaths will be laid and candles lit. The tower is now covered by white sheeting, with banners featuring the words “Grenfell forever in our hearts”.
A heart-shaped Grenfell Tube sign has been created on a hoarding in front of the tower, which is surrounded by smaller heart stickers and messages of support.