Interview with London Fire Brigade Commissioner Dany Cotton

The transcript discusses the inquiry into a fire incident, focusing on the stay put policy and its effectiveness. It highlights the challenges in reaching conclusions without expert evidence and the need for further modeling. The discussion also covers the Grenfell Tower fire, emphasizing the known issues with cladding and previous incidents like the Lakanal House fire. The London Fire Brigade's response and the steps taken to address past recommendations are also examined.

What does the inquiry suggest could have reduced fatalities if revoked earlier?

• The stay put policy

• The building's evacuation plan

• The fire alarm system

• The sprinkler system

What is the 'stay put' policy based on?

• The notion that fire alarms are sufficient for safety

• The assumption that fires will spread quickly

• The belief that buildings are designed to contain fires

• The idea that evacuation is always the safest option

How many high-rise fires in London have shown the 'stay put' policy to be effective?

• Over 5000

• Over 7000

• Over 3000

• Over 1000

What was a known issue with the Grenfell Tower cladding?

• It was not waterproof

• It was difficult to install

• It was highly combustible

• It was too expensive

What previous incident highlighted issues with cladding similar to Grenfell Tower?

• The King's Cross fire

• The Lakanal House fire

• The Piper Alpha disaster

• The Summerland fire