Rene- I wouldn't be surprised by the role of the memory of that fire on IM. Many moons ago as a kid I was caught in a circus tent fire in the old world. Unforgettable- not only the quick spreading of the fire but the logic of human group behavior. Quite a few people died in the stampede for the exits.
I am sure Andrew W. knows a lot about fires- I believe he is a firefighter.