Whatever Happened to Fire Escapes
https://practical.engineering/blog/2026/10/20/whatever-happened-to-fire-escapes
Practical EngineeringWhatever Happened to Fire Escapes? — Practical Engineering[Note that this article is a transcript of the video embedded above.] The idea is simple: If there’s a fire in a tall building that blocks the main stairwell, people need an alternative way to evacuate, preferably one that is somewhat protected or at least far away from where the fire is happening