That's so horrible and tragic. Why weren't there any
sprinklers in the hotel? These poor people.
One should hope, that by now, it would be mandatory
in all hotels around the world.
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Walter Hinteler
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Thu 14 Apr, 2005 10:45 pm
As far as I understand, there has been just one stairs, which burnt. 76 people in the hotel, mostly African families. The fire stated in the breakfast room, 1st storey.
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CalamityJane
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Thu 14 Apr, 2005 10:52 pm
Yes, I just read it as well - only one stairway and no
fire exit in the whole building. This is inexcusable for a
hotel. I couldn't find out if the African families were
tourists, citizens or refugees.....
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Walter Hinteler
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Thu 14 Apr, 2005 10:55 pm
It seems, mostly African 'tourist families' were the guests.
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Eva
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Thu 14 Apr, 2005 11:03 pm
Oh no! That is awful!
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Francis
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Fri 15 Apr, 2005 12:44 am
Sadly, some American tourists are also among the victims...
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Walter Hinteler
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Fri 15 Apr, 2005 05:32 am
At least 20 died, amongst them 10 children; 11 most seriously wounded, about 50 with minor injuries.
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CalamityJane
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Fri 15 Apr, 2005 08:36 am
How tragic and horrific to die in such a manner.
Francis, isn't it mandatory for Hotels to have a sprinkler system?
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Francis
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Fri 15 Apr, 2005 08:42 am
CJ - as long as I know sprinklers are not mandatory in public receiving buildings built before 1974 but they must have a smoke detection system.
After 1974, sprinklers are mandatory
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CalamityJane
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Fri 15 Apr, 2005 08:49 am
Hm, I guess the smoke detectors weren't working either.
This would be one of my biggest fears, being trapped
in an unfamiliar place (hotel) and a catastrophy is happening.
Happend to a friend during an earthquake in Acapulco.
Until they finally reached the lobby, an eternity had passed.
<makes a mental check to never stay in an old hotel, no matter how charming>
