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A high-rise fire killed Catherine. The cladding firm kept selling

The Story

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Tragedy and Cladding: A Cautionary Tale

This chapter recounts the heartbreaking loss of Catherine Hickman in a fire, as her family reflects on her vibrant life and talents. It exposes the catastrophic consequences of using inadequate cladding materials, emphasizing the failures in building safety standards that led to the fire's rapid spread. Through detailed investigations, the chapter sheds light on the responsibilities of manufacturers and builders in ensuring safety, revealing the tragic implications of overlooked safety regulations.

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