In theory, this shouldn't happen in the U.S. and the fact that this happened in China four years ago is embarrassing and tragic, but it demonstrates how fire resistance is something of a learning curve for people. Most construction materials demonstrate poor performance when subjected to fire. Concrete is not necessarily the best choice, nor can it be considered "fireproof" by a strict definition of the term.
I need to get more familiar with fire resistant assembly methods. I feel like I understand the basic principles, but I can't answer complex questions. Can I have a wood floor in a high rise? Sure, as long as it is a finish surface only. Can I fill any building up with paper and plastics? Sure, no problem.
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