The King’s Cross Fire: 6 Hours That Shocked Britain

Three decades on from the devastating fire that swept through London’s King’s Cross station, survivors talk about the disaster that claimed 31 lives

Three decades on from the devastating fire that swept through London’s King’s Cross station, survivors and victims’ relatives talk about the disaster that claimed 31 lives on 18 November 1987.

Among the casualties was Colin Townsley, a brave firefighter. Previously unseen footage takes us back to the centre of the disaster, and some of those who were at the scene discuss the emotional and physical scars that still haunt them to this day.