With police officers standing guard outside the flats and a crime scene investigation team examining the block, here is everything known so far.
1. Investigation
A police investigation into the blaze is under way, with three men in custody after being arrested last night on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger lives. Photo: Robert Cumber
2. Police
Police officers remain at the scene of the blaze, while a crime scene investigation team examines the block of flats. Photo: Robert Cumber
3. Trapped
Some trapped residents were rescued from the flats by firefighters while others climbed down ladders to escape. Photo: Marie Caley
4. Terror
Terrified dad Salar Omar had to wrap his 18-month-old daughter, Julia, in a curtain and lower her to the ground below as the blaze in the block of flats raged. Photo: Marie Caley