Today we remember those, including Station Officer Colin Townsley, who sadly lost their lives as a result of the King’s Cross fire #OnThisDay in 1987. Our thoughts remain with their loved ones. More than 150 firefighters were called to a blaze at King’s Cross Station around 7:25pm after a lit match fell through a gap on a wooden escalator and set fire to the grease and litter beneath the steps. As many passengers escaped using another escalator, a fireball erupted from the stairwell. Soho’s Stat

16 reactions · 3 comments | Capability to cope with a repeat of the King’s Cross fire could potentially be severely hampered by cuts to life saving fire and rescue service resources in the capital, according to information collated by the Fire Brigades Union on the 30th anniversary of the King’s Cross fire. Read more here: https://www.fbu.org.uk/news/2017/11/16/could-london-fire-brigade-cope-another-kings-cross-fire-2017 | Fire Brigades Union | Facebook

26K views · 525 reactions | Today we mark 35 years since the King's...

62K views · 446 reactions | In remembrance of the 31 lives lost at the Kings Cross fire on 18 November 1987 #WeRemember https://www.fbu.org.uk/history/kings-cross-underground-fire | Fire Brigades Union | Facebook

1.6K views · 15 reactions | "The King’s Cross fire was a game changer” – Chief Constable Paul Crowther Thirty years after the terrible tragedy, CC Crowther talks about the legacy of the King's Cross fire. | British Transport Police | Facebook

9.2K views · 36 reactions | Preparations are underway for a memorial on Saturday at King's Cross station to mark the 30th anniversary of the devastating fire. The blaze, which killed 31 people, was the worst in the history of London Underground. British Transport Police Chief Constable Paul Crowther was a newly promoted Sergeant at the time of the fire and volunteered to go to King's Cross as soon as he heard what was happening there. | ITV London | Facebook

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the King’s Cross Fire. We remember all those who lost their lives in the fire, and the brave emergency service workers who responded to the tragedy. As we reflect on what happened, we will be sharing memories of the night from those who were there and information about how British Transport Police’s response to major incidents has changed since 1987. | British Transport Police