In reading about the devastating fire that has happened at Grenfell Tower in London, I wondered how well Halifax buildings would be covered in a similar scenario.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/london-highrise-fire-1.4159649
As skyscraper forumers continually promote taller and taller buildings, are we asking for situations whereby Halifax Fire would not have the capability to rescue people and effectively fight a fire in the event of the worst happening, as it has in London?
I realize that this is an unusual circumstance, and I'm sure that we will learn more as the investigation unfolds, but the idea of being trapped in a burning building 20+ stories up is horrifying.
I also recall hearing that during the 9-11 attacks that rescue on the upper floors of the World Trade Center was impossible since no ladder would be tall enough to reach and would be limited by the intensity of the fire even if it could. Rescue by helicopter was also not possible due to the strong air currents and heat resulting from the fire below.
Don't mean to sound too negative, but situations like these are a possibility and it makes me wonder how much consideration is given over and above adhering to building codes to the possibility of dealing with a major fire in one of these towers.
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