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Never Seen 1995 Interview With Waco Survivor Catherine Matteson [Cw1hkGgfK34]
Concrete Vault Tragedy, Steam and Concussions
Women and children sought refuge in a thick concrete vault, originally a refrigeration unit or safe, which they believed would protect them from the fire. However, a tank's projection allegedly struck the roof of the vault, causing a collapse that killed many inside. Medical experts cited in the segment suggest that the intense heat turned wet blankets into steam, contributing to the fatalities.
