The Grenfell Tower Inquiry continues including evidence given by London Fire Brigade chief Dany Cotton.

The transcript discusses a catastrophic fire event, highlighting the failure to prevent the fire from spreading across a building's exterior and through its compartments. It details the rapid spread of the fire, the impact on people, and the emergency response. The scenario is described as an unrealistic event that was not anticipated.

What was the initial failure in the building design that allowed the fire to spread?

• Lack of fire alarms

• Poor evacuation plan

• Failure to prevent external fire spread

• Inadequate fire exits

How did the fire manage to spread so rapidly through the building?

• By spreading through the ventilation system

• By igniting flammable materials inside apartments

• By breaching compartments and spreading through communal areas

• By traveling through open windows

What was a key factor in the fire involving many people?

• Rapid spread through communal areas

• Inadequate fire drills

• Slow emergency response

• Lack of fire extinguishers

What does the incident highlight about the building's fire safety system?

• It was equipped with advanced fire suppression systems

• It had a robust evacuation plan

• It was an unrealistic scenario that was not anticipated

• It was well-prepared for emergencies

What was the overall assessment of the incident?

• A minor fire incident

• A well-managed emergency

• An expected outcome

• A complete system failure in an unrealistic scenario