172 - Expert Witnesses
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The inquiry heard evidence from expert witnesses on the London Fire Brigade’s preparedness for the Grenfell Tower fire. Fire safety expert Professor Jose Torero argued that the LFB lacked the technical knowledge which would have allowed them to understand how the fire was behaving. The inquiry also heard from expert witness Chris McGuirk on the LFB’s information gathering policies, and from Professor Chris Johnson on radio communications. Presenter / Producer: Kate Lamble Producer: Sharon Hemans Researchers: May Cameron and Nathan Gower Studio Mix: Gareth Jones Editor: Hugh Levinson
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