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fire escape

noun

an apparatus or structure used to escape from a burning building, as a metal stairway down an outside wall.

fire escape

noun

a means of evacuating people from a building in the event of fire, esp a metal staircase outside the building

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fire escape¹

First recorded in 1670–80

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Some of the properties were never occupied due to safety issues such as unusual layouts or fire escape problems.

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In “The Delta Star,” an immense, perennially angry officer known as The Bad Czech chases down a petty thief in downtown L.A. and futilely tries to hang him from a fire escape.

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The interior minister said there were two fire escapes, but there are indications they were not of a good standard.

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"The accused used the fire escape ladder to enter," he said.

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Crews were placing ground ladders to fire escapes in order to help evacuate occupants from the building, according to a Los Angeles Fire Department news release.

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fire-engine red fire extinguisher

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