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Could a tragedy like the Grenfell Tower fire happen in the U.S.?

  • Written by Brian Meacham, Associate Professor of Fire Protection Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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The Grenfell Tower fire in London has triggered questions about how the tragedy could have happened, whether it could happen elsewhere, and what might be learned from it to prevent future disasters. As a professor of fire protection engineering, I know that the answers are not simple, and the fixes not quick.

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