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London (CNN)London's Metropolitan Police say at least six people have died in a huge blaze that engulfed a residential high-rise in west London on Wednesday morning. Authorities added that the number is expected to rise and the recovery operation will be "lengthy" and "complicated."

Follow the latest developments below.

Blaze largely contained but building still smoldering
69 people have been treated at six hospitals, 18 are in critical condition
Residents had raised concerns about building's safety
Witnesses saw people jump from tower
Fire chiefs say "too early to speculate" the cause of the blaze

18 remain in critical condition, emergency services say.

London Ambulance Service has provided an update on the residents injured this morning at Grenfell Tower, saying that 69 patients have been treated at six local hospitals; 18 people currently in critical condition.