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Fire escapes are a common facet of many older high rise buildings in urban areas. They allow residents on higher floors to safely negotiate their way down to the ground to escape a fire in the event that the building’s stairways are blocked. While their name implies that they are only useful in the rare event of a fire, fire escapes can also be a lifeline for individuals who need to escape a criminal threat, a hazardous spill, or other dangerous situation. When people step out onto a fire escape, they expect to be able to use the escape to safely make their way to the ground. If a fire escape fails to provide a safe route, an occupant may find himself trapped in a dangerous situation or may be injured while trying to escape.

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Fire Escape Accidents

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