1. a building that would be difficult to escape from in case of fire or that is likely to catch fire easily

Examples

• The old wooden theater was considered a firetrap by safety inspectors.
• Many historic buildings are firetraps due to narrow staircases and outdated wiring.
• The apartment complex was shut down after being declared a firetrap.
• Fire marshals condemned the warehouse as a dangerous firetrap.
• The school board voted to renovate the aging building rather than continue using the firetrap.
• Blocked exits and faulty sprinklers made the nightclub a deadly firetrap.