Grenfell Tower demolition plan sparks renewed controversy eight years after London fire disaster

The Grenfell Tower fire, which occurred nearly eight years ago, was the deadliest fire on British soil since World War II. The fire severely weakened the building and it must be dismantled, with construction of the apartment complex not set to start until the eighth anniversary of the tragedy. The demolition process will be a slow and precise "top down" approach, as opposed to using synchronized explosives or wrecking balls, which have not been used in the UK since the 1970s. The Grenfell Next of Kin (GNK) group, representing relatives of nearly half of those who died, is involved in the decision-making process.