London high-rise fire death toll rises to 17

LONDON: Police say that the death toll in the apartment building fire has increased to 17 people and is likely to rise even further.
Police Commander Stuart Cundy says that there is no suggestion the blaze was terror-related.
Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton says specialist dogs would start searching the 24-story building.
Meanwhile, 44 households were given emergency accommodation after the blaze ripped through the tower on Wednesday.
The local council says families with young children, elderly residents and the vulnerable were given "immediate priority".
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have paid tribute to London firefighters whose bravery prevented a greater loss of life in the high-rise fire.
The monarch and the Duke of Edinburgh also have hailed volunteers offering support to dozens of victims from the devastating blaze.
The queen says "Prince Philip and I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of firefighters and other emergency services officers who put their own lives at risk to save others". — AP