Part 5/8:
Tension Between Perception and Reality
As the narrative unfolds, various eyewitness testimonies emerge, highlighting the profound disconnect between perceptions of heat and the actual conditions inside the building. One individual’s frantic call for help, expressing visions of an unbearable heat, lacked any physical manifestation of choking or coughing synonymous with fire— a perplexing misalignment. What truly resonated was a feeling of heat, distinct from conventional understanding, which muddled their ability to react rationally.