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The fire alarm: Waved off by managers. An exit door: Locked. The fire extinguishers: Not working and apparently “meant just to impress” inspectors and customers. That is the picture survivors paint of the garment-factory fire Saturday that killed 112 people …

Fires at two clothing factories in Pakistan left 283 people dead – many trapped behind locked doors and barred windows – tragedies that highlight workplace perils in a country where many buildings lack basic safety equipment and owners often bribe …