Sailesh Mehta talks to LBC regards Toxic Contamination found around Grenfell Tower

“It is a well-known phenomenon that because of the intensity of a large fire, the resultant plume of smoke and gas will contain a cocktail of harmful toxins.”

Sailesh Mehta spoke to LBC Radio today regards the latest study that showed toxins had been found in and around Grenfell Tower. He said:

“Ideally, there should be a protocol after fires of such magnitude that would include toxicology reports and a mitigation strategy thereafter.”

“Usually, the contaminating chemical cocktail can be easily cleaned up – by wiping surfaces and covering soil with a layer of clean soil. In this case, it is a pity that the lead on this aspect of the investigation was taken by a Professor and her University, rather than by a Government Agency”

For more information see : The Guardian