Meaning of the word firetrap in English

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firetrap

US /ˈfaɪr.træp/
UK /ˈfaɪə.træp/
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Noun

a building or other place that is highly flammable or lacks adequate fire exits, making it dangerous in case of a fire

Example:
The old factory building was a notorious firetrap.
Safety inspectors declared the theater a firetrap and ordered its closure.