Originally Posted by
Bksmithca
Dave, I don't believe that is what the captain was suggesting. I told to be that the masses trying to get out of the aircraft were blocking them from putting out the fire.
If the cabin crew couldn't get to the source of the fire because of passengers fleeing the aircraft, then that's just tough.
The CC's primary function is to preserve life. If the aircraft goes up in flames once everyone has evacuated, so be it.