0 a set of metal stairs, especially on the outside of a building, that allows people to escape from a burning building --
1 a set of metal stairs on the outside of a building that allows people to leave a burning building --
2 a set of metal stairs, especially on the outside of a building, that allows people to escape if there is a fire: --
Deaths have occurred on a regular basis and each time somebody has been found at fault through inadequate fire escape facilities, or doors being locked.
Not only was there no warning system whatsoever, but the fire escape did not reach all floors.
It is proposed to supply a new fire escape when the alterations are made, and every effort will be made to expedite their completion.
There was no fire escape when it was originally constructed.
I believe that that applies even if a fire escape has iron steps.
All fire escape doors were alarmed so as to alert security staff should they be opened.
He had to be tilted to an extreme angle as the fire escape was steep.
He was strapped on a stretcher and taken to the ward by an outside fire escape.
