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Old 23rd Aug 2003, 16:13
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ShyTorque

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No, I've not seen it.

However, have seen a few real ones and tried to put out more than one urban fire by water bombing because nothing else was available.

I wouldn't ever again live above the height of fire ladders and BTW these days I like to make sure I check out the fire escape routes at hotels I am sometimes obliged to stay in ASAP after check-in, always prefer a ground floor room.

I once watched one trapped soul burn to death right before my eyes, he was the other side of a steel barred window at the time, with the fires of hell burning behind him. Absolutely no chance of rescue with firemen powerless to do anything for him or the dozens also trapped above him. (Not 9/11 BTW, it was well before that one). That image will remain with me forever .

Sorry for this rather sombre post!
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