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by konart 2526 days ago
Well, many things come here into play.

1) This is an animations studio. Many things are still done by hand - so they have lots of paper, paint, ink, etc you name it. Everything produces toxic smoke

2) Animations studio usually is an open space, pretty damn cramped to begin with and with lots of tools, tables, source materials and other things lying around. I'd imaging it is not the place you will find most suitable for an emergency evacuation.

3) People were going up. So did the smoke. It takes you just a few deep breaths to lose consciousness. It is possible they simple didn't even make it to the door.