London: A fire that engulfed a London tower block killing at least 79 people started in a Hotpoint fridge freezer, London police said on Friday.
Police Detective Superintendent Fiona McCormack said the Hotpoint model, FF175BP, was not subject to recall and that the manufacturer was doing further tests.
Police said both the insulation and tiles used in cladding at the tower block failed all post-fire safety checks.
Police said they were considering manslaughter among the possible criminal offences that may have been committed.
Housing for fire victims
Meanwhile, families made homeless by the Grenfell Tower fire are to be rehoused in new, affordable apartments.
CNN reported that the new apartments are next door to luxury private homes in one of the most exclusive parts of London — and some of their prospective new neighbors have mixed feelings about the news.
Kensington Row is off Kensington High Street -- one of the most desirable addresses in London. It's close to the exclusive rooftop bar, Kensington Roof Gardens, which houses a celebrity hangout restaurant and nightclub.
It is also less than two miles from Grenfell Tower, where a blaze last week left at least 79 people dead or missing, feared dead.
Most of the properties in the complex are designed for private sale or rent, and come equipped with luxury facilities including a gym, private cinema and spa, with current price tags ranging from $2 million to $4 million.
