Fire Escapes: Safety, History, and Decline

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https://practical.engineering/blog/2026/10/20/whatever-happened-to-fire-escapes

Fire escapes were common in early U.S. tall buildings. Their effectiveness and safety remain debated. They are now rare, with building codes driving their decline.

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