IN PICTURES: Fires Engulf 24-Storey London Block

Authorities have confirmed an uncertain number of fatalities as a result of a fire that destroyed Grenfell Tower near Notting Hill in West London.

Residents of a London tower block that went up in flames said they warned the building's management of fire risks, according to HuffPost UK.

Blog posts since 2013 in the Grenfell Action Group warned it would take a "catastrophic event" to draw attention to massive fire risks in the building.

Fires Engulf 24-Storey London Block
Engulfed in flames(01 of11)
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Police and fire services attempted to evacuate the concrete block and said 'a number of people are being treated for a range of injuries', including at least two for smoke inhalation. (credit:DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)
Smoke billows from Grenfell Tower(02 of11)
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Smoke billows from a fire that has engulfed the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in west London. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
Fire blazed into the early hours of the morning(03 of11)
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A huge fire engulfs the 24 story Grenfell Tower in Latimer Road, West London, in the early hours of this morning on June 14, 2017 in London, England. (credit:Gurbuz Binici /Getty Images)
Relatives missing(04 of11)
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A woman cries as she tries to locate a missing relative suspected of being affected by the massive fire that engulfed Grenfell Tower. (credit:AFP/Getty Image)
Smoke continues to rise from the building(05 of11)
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A photographer takes photos from a nearby building as smoke continues to rise from the building after a huge fire engulfed the 24 story Grenfell Tower in Latimer Road, West London. (credit:Leon Neal/ Getty Images)
Onlookers watch in shock(06 of11)
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Local residents watch behind police lines as firefighters battle the flames. (credit:Daniel Leal-Olivas/ Getty Images)
Tower block fire in London(07 of11)
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Smoke billows from a fire that has engulfed the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in west London. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
Firefighters tackle the flames(08 of11)
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Fire fighters tackle the building after a huge fire engulfed the 24 story Grenfell Tower in Latimer Road, West London. (credit:Leon Neal/ Getty Images)
People treated for a range of injuries(09 of11)
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Police and fire services attempted to evacuate the concrete block and said 'a number of people are being treated for a range of injuries', including at least two for smoke inhalation. (credit:Daniel Leal-Olivas/ Getty Images)
Covered in debris(10 of11)
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Debris gathers on a roof after a huge fire engulfed the 24 story Grenfell Tower in Latimer Road, West London. (credit:Leon Neal/ Getty Images)
Emergency services on the scene(11 of11)
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Emergency services gathered near to the blazing building. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has declared the fire a major incident as more than 200 firefighters are still tackling the blaze, while at least 30 people are receiving hospital treatment. (credit:Leon Neal/ Getty Images)