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A NATION'S TRAGEDY

The pictures that tell the horror, heartbreak and humanity of the Grenfell Tower disaster

IT was a disaster that devastated a community, with harrowing images from the tragic scene leaving Britain in shock.

Images of Grenfell Tower - situated in one of England's wealthiest areas of North Kensington - submerged in flames were soon followed in the coming days by tearful firefighters, inconsolable neighbours and furious protesters.

Local residents begin to gather in the early hours as they learn of a major fire breaking out at Grenfell Tower
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Local residents begin to gather in the early hours as they learn of a major fire breaking out at Grenfell TowerCredit: AFP or licensors

Today the community is coming together to mark one year since the tragedy.

Twelve blocks in the surrounding area have been turned green in a show of solidarity across the West London skyline, alongside Downing Street which is also being illuminated.

The blaze claimed the lives of 72 victims including 53 adults, 18 children, one stillborn baby who died on the day of the fire and Maria del Pilar Burton, who died the following January.

And below we examine the most devastating, powerful and moving images from the fire and its aftermath.

Flames and smoke billow as firefighters deal with a fire in the Grenfell Tower apartment block at Latimer Road in West London in the early hours of the morning on June 14. The fire begun at 00.10am when a fridge freezer on the fourth floor set alight
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Flames and smoke billow as firefighters deal with a fire in the Grenfell Tower apartment block at Latimer Road in West London in the early hours of the morning on June 14. The fire begun at 00.10am when a fridge freezer on the fourth floor set alightCredit: Reuters
The scale of the fire left the world in shock, however the scale of the loss of life could not be imagined at these early stages in the disaster
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The scale of the fire left the world in shock, however the scale of the loss of life could not be imagined at these early stages in the disasterCredit: Ray Collins - The Sun
Fire crews exhausted and resting after working inside Grenfell Tower - Britain watched in awe as they fought the devastating fire
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Fire crews exhausted and resting after working inside Grenfell Tower - Britain watched in awe as they fought the devastating fireCredit: Dan Charity - The Sun
But while some rest to gather their strength, dozens more ready to put their own lives at risk to help victims
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But while some rest to gather their strength, dozens more ready to put their own lives at risk to help victimsCredit: Dan Charity - The Sun
An automated hose sprays water onto Grenfell Tower the following day, with the fire finally getting under control
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An automated hose sprays water onto Grenfell Tower the following day, with the fire finally getting under controlCredit: AFP or licensors
Bodies are removed from the scene of Grenfell Tower while firefighters regain their strength nearby
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Bodies are removed from the scene of Grenfell Tower while firefighters regain their strength nearbyCredit: PA:Press Association
Smoke continues to billow from the 24-storey apartment block in North Kensington leaving a tragic mark on the capital's skyline
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Smoke continues to billow from the 24-storey apartment block in North Kensington leaving a tragic mark on the capital's skylineCredit: EPA
Evacuated residents wait on the pavement near the scene after the fire raged through home
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Evacuated residents wait on the pavement near the scene after the fire raged through homeCredit: Barcroft Media
Firefighters are seen in shock as the huge fire engulfs the Grenfell - with London Fire Brigade later saying that they'd never dealt with anything like it
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Firefighters are seen in shock as the huge fire engulfs the Grenfell - with London Fire Brigade later saying that they'd never dealt with anything like itCredit: AFP or licensors
A casualty bureau close to the fire that broke out at Grenfell Tower appeals for information on missing people as desperate families and friends search for answers
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A casualty bureau close to the fire that broke out at Grenfell Tower appeals for information on missing people as desperate families and friends search for answersCredit: EPA
Two men hug within the security cordon while the fire rages and emergency services flock to the scene
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Two men hug within the security cordon while the fire rages and emergency services flock to the sceneCredit: AFP or licensors
A devastated woman sits nearby on the phone in tears as she awaits news of a loved one who lived in the tower
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A devastated woman sits nearby on the phone in tears as she awaits news of a loved one who lived in the tower
People light candles as people gather for prayers outside the Notting Hill Methodist Church following the horrific blaze
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People light candles as people gather for prayers outside the Notting Hill Methodist Church following the horrific blazeCredit: PA:Press Association
The strength of the local community on show nearby, as one month on from the blaze neighbours and wellwishers leave touching messages for those who lost their lives
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The strength of the local community on show nearby, as one month on from the blaze neighbours and wellwishers leave touching messages for those who lost their livesCredit: Doug Seeburg - The Sun
Theresa May goes to visit emergency workers while at the site of the Grenfell Tower fire, however she was criticised for not speaking to victims and residents
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Theresa May goes to visit emergency workers while at the site of the Grenfell Tower fire, however she was criticised for not speaking to victims and residentsCredit: Getty Images
Meanwhile Jeremy Corbyn met those affected during an impromptu visit to a community centre following the tragedy
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Meanwhile Jeremy Corbyn met those affected during an impromptu visit to a community centre following the tragedyCredit: Getty Images
Shocked locals queue to make a donation in the aftermath of the tragedy as the local community rallies to support victims however they can
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Shocked locals queue to make a donation in the aftermath of the tragedy as the local community rallies to support victims however they canCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
Sadness and shock quickly turned to anger with protesters holding a banner reading 'Justice for Grenfell' during an anti-austerity demonstration outside Parliament in London on July 1
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Sadness and shock quickly turned to anger with protesters holding a banner reading 'Justice for Grenfell' during an anti-austerity demonstration outside Parliament in London on July 1Credit: EPA
Queen Elizabeth II meets firefighters during a visit to the Westway Sports Centre, London, after the fire to thank them for their heroics
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Queen Elizabeth II meets firefighters during a visit to the Westway Sports Centre, London, after the fire to thank them for their heroicsCredit: PA:Press Association
Fire damage to the kitchen inside flat 16 of Grenfell Tower is seen three days after the horrific blaze
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Fire damage to the kitchen inside flat 16 of Grenfell Tower is seen three days after the horrific blazeCredit: Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Banners, one with a green heart, are unveiled on the outside of Grenfell Tower in west London, Thursday, June 7, 2018, almost a year after a fire killed 72 people in the apartment block
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Banners, one with a green heart, are unveiled on the outside of Grenfell Tower in west London, Thursday, June 7, 2018, almost a year after a fire killed 72 people in the apartment blockCredit: AP:Associated Press

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