Why are windows broken or holes cut in the roof?
As a fire burns, it moves upward then outward. Breaking the windows and/or cutting holes in the roof (called ventilation) slows the damaging outward movement, helps remove blinding smoke that obscures the actual fire, and enables firefighters to fight the fire more efficiently. The result of this action is less damage to the structure in the long run.

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1. Why are windows broken or holes cut in the roof?
2. Why are holes cut in walls?
3. Is it possible to obtain a copy of the fire report?