I understand but “Why?” is a natural response to the shock of losing so many at once. I don’t think it was the start of a “blame game”. I thought the same thing and wondered what procedure is. And I KNOW they clear the building as soon as possible. It’s just a shocking loss.
The latest information I have is that there was a 911 call indicating more people inside. The nine firefighters were sent in to cover the space in the minimum time. Unfortunately, the minimum wasn't short enough.
Also, the blueprints for the building that the fire department had didn't show a modification that essentially partitioned the ceiling area into three layers. There was little flame evident from the top, or from inside...it was spreading among pockets in between.
The lack of building sprinklers (legal but stupid) probably also contributed to the tragedy.
Please remember this is all hearsay, but I believe it's accurate.
These firefighters of the Charleston Fire Department were heroes, plain and simple. The sad fact is that sometimes heroes don't survive. However, they will certainly be remembered, with love.