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Council owned tower block.
In case of a fire you are normally advised not to use lifts, so the only escape is ONEstairwell running from top to bottom.
Listening to the people being interviewed this seems to be the norm, how on earth can anybody with half a brain think that the amount of people living in these tower blocks can vacate in time to save their lives.
The stairwell situated to one side and at the front of the building is as much use as a chocolate fire guard if you live at the other side of a building this size.
Health and safety issues need looking at, some serious thought and money needs to go into making these homes safe, right across the country.
The police and fire brigade were there within 6 minutes which is pretty remarkable as the area around the tower block is ridiculously inaccessible due to narrow roads.