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"The government says for buildings under 11m, the risk can be mitigated by other means, like using fire alarms and sprinkler systems but in my case, that's not true," explained Tom.

As fires can spread very quickly, sprinkler systems are seen as highly important for intervention at an early stage.

The system boasted heat and flame detectors, fire retardant, a 2,500-gallon sprinkler system to soak the property and humidify the air for an hour, and autonomy from the power grid.

She recommends clearing as much vegetation from around residential properties as possible, and installing a fire-resistant roof or a sprinkler system.

Some of the chambers are now used to store huge water tanks for the library's sprinkler system.